Wednesday 10 July 2013, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Back of House: The Maori Collection Back of house tour of the Mäori Collection presented by Lisa Ward, Collection Manager Humanities.
Tuesday 16 July 2013, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Inequality and the West Political economist Robert Wade discussed rising inequality in the Western world, placing New Zealand in the context of international debates. Dame Claudia Orange chaired the evening event. Free
Wednesday 17 July 2013, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Book of New Zealand Words Hear author Dianne Bardsley and artist John Reynolds discuss Book of New Zealand Words – a collaboration containing over 1,500 samples from New Zealand’s distinctive vocabulary. In this elegant... Free entry - RSVP is required for seating purposes
Sunday 21 July 2013, 10:30 am - 11:30 am The Turner Prize Over the last 29 years, the Turner Prize for contemporary British art has gone from a shaky start to become a widely publicised media event that pulls tens of thousands of people to London’s Tate Britain every year. It has... $20
Tuesday 23 July 2013, 9:45 am - 11:15 am Back of House: The Maori Collection Back of House Tour of the Mäori Collection presented by Lisa Ward, Collection Manager Humanities. $20
Friday 26 July 2013, 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm Exclusive Viewing: Two Exhibitions This gala event included after-hours admission to both exhibitions, a delectable menu of fine New Zealand food, a complimentary glass of wine, and free parking. $75
Thursday 1 August 2013, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Free Look: Colour & Light Visit the exhibition at any time during the day on Thursday 1 August, show your current membership card, and enjoy free entry to this wonderful exhibition.
Friday 16 August 2013, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Buller’s Birds of New Zealand Published in October 2012, and reprinted by popular demand in May 2013, 'Buller's Birds' is now a finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards, with the winners being announced on 28 August. Author Geoff Norman will give an illustrated talk about the fascinating history of 'Buller’s Birds', the technology behind the original prints; the relationship between Keulemans, who made the images, and Buller, who profited from them; and ... $5.00