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The Fine Art of Caricature

Start the weekend on a high note – come along to the Portrait Gallery, handily located on the waterfront, relax with a glass of wine and be entertained by Listener columnist Jane Clifton, award-winning cartoonist Toby Morris and cartoon historian Ian Grant, with Ian Fraser as moderator, in a lively discussion

$10

Wool on Parade

In this illustrated talk, Claire Regnault, Senior Curator History, will explore the early years of the IWS promotions in New Zealand, and in particular the organisation’s strategic use of British and European high fashion to promote the wonders of wool.

$3 – $25

He Tohu: Signatures that shape New Zealand

Join us for a personal tour of 'He Tohu: Signatures that shape New Zealand', an exciting new exhibition recently opened at the National Library. 'He Tohu' features 3 of the documents that have shaped our nation.

$15.

Historic Bay of Islands tour

We are at the early stages of planning a visit to the far north with a focus on early New Zealand history and architecture

$680

History and historic houses in Rangitikei

Join us on a day trip, by bus, to the lower Rangitikei to view historic houses and churches and other evidence of early history unique to the region.

Photographing the Great War

Hear historian Jay Winter exploring the ‘Kodak revolution’ of World War 1 and the extensive trail of unofficial photography that ensued. The arrival of the Kodak pocket camera made censorship of war an impossible task.

Karori Cemetery, historic and heritage tour

Peace, tranquility and intrigue. Let an expert tour guide take you on a themed tour of Karori Cemetery. The tour includes viewing the fabulous stained glass windows of Wilhelmina Geddes in the Small Chapel, the windows that were a highlight of Irish Arts and Crafts specialist Dr Joseph McBrinn’s visit to Wellington earlier this year... 

$20.00 – $25.00

Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars

Join curators Matiu Baker and Rebecca Rice for a tour of the exhibition, as well as a visit back of house to look more closely at some of the pictures and stories associated with the New Zealand Wars.

$25.00

Rā Maumahara | New Zealand Wars

Join curators Matiu Baker and Rebecca Rice for a tour of the exhibition, as well as a visit back of house to look more closely at some of the pictures and stories associated with the New Zealand Wars.

$25.00

The memory of a nation

Following a personal journey, Dr Claudia Orange explores some of the publications, events and institutions of recent decades that have played significant roles in New Zealand history, adding to academic debate and impacting or filtering into the public domain.

$18.00 – $25.00