Visit Egypt in Three Hours
Friends who have toured Egypt, or who dream of an Egyptian adventure, might be interested in a special inaugural Egyptian cultural afternoon.
Read more |September 29, 2020
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Friends 20 years – and a farewell to Elizabeth Ridder
On 5 June 170 Friends of Te Papa had a most enjoyable evening catching up with old friends and remembering highlights from our first 20 years as we gathered to farewell long-serving Friends’ Manager, Elizabeth Ridder. As images showing moments from 20 years of the Friends played on a large screen, guests listened to warm […]
Read more |June 11, 2018
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Let us know here
If you were a Vodafone* email customer you will have had to find a new supplier as your service expired on 30 November. You can let us know your new email address on this quick form so you won’t miss any news from the Friends…
Read more |October 17, 2017
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Reflections on our Waikato tour
Sunday morning brought just the right weather for the Waikato River Explorer cruise. Enjoying a leisurely brunch on board, we mainly had the river to ourselves, cruising by fascinating riverside properties, old and new, large and many palatial. Other river users were a few bathers, dogs and anglers.
Read more |March 24, 2016
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We gathered in bright sunshine…
After alighting, we gathered in the bright sunshine, absorbing the serenity of the place and the beauty of what we were about to visit
Read more |March 24, 2016
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Friends’ gift presented
At the June AGM, outgoing President Gordon Shroff presented a cheque to Te Papa Chief Executive Rick Ellis…
Read more |July 20, 2015
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And the lucky winners are…
Committee members Diana Halsted and Lois Daish know the names of the winners of our membership renewal prize draw. Find out if you were one of the winners here
Read more |May 13, 2015
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Join the Friends – Christmas special
Join the Friends before Friday 19th December and we’ll send you a free ticket valid for entry to the Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family exhibition
Read more |December 9, 2014
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A standing ovation
On Thursday 20 November the Friends of Te Papa held a special function to thank volunteers for their significant contribution and celebrate their excellent work…
Read more |December 9, 2014
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Using our online publications
Electronic newsletters come in all shapes and sizes and some or you are more familier with them than others. To help you get the most from our newsletters, click here to watch a short tutorial that gives you some quick tips and highlights.
Read more |October 16, 2014
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