President's Column

President’s Column: March 2017

On behalf of the Friends Executive Committee, I am very pleased to announce that the Friends have pledged their support for the Foundation as an inaugural Cornerstone Partner.

Read more |March 9, 2017

President’s Column: February 2017

Wellington may have had a patchy summer, but the Friends programme has begun the year in great shape. Coming up are some exciting local tours, including further geology expeditions with Hamish Campbell and a visit to Pataka and the Adam Art Gallery.

Read more |February 26, 2017

President’s Column: December 2016

With the Friends Committee, thank you for your support this past year. We wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Read more |December 13, 2016

President’s Column: November 2016

We are entering an exciting time at Te Papa. The curatorial staff are busy refining the concepts of the fabulous new exhibitions that will open over the next few years. The renewal is a huge project and most museums would simply close to the public. Te Papa however is remaining open, which means you can be part of the journey through this exciting time.

Read more |November 18, 2016

President’s Column: September 2016

Escape the chilly winds of spring and join us in viewing a fabulous feast of art… An exciting new season of exhibitions has just opened

Read more |September 18, 2016

President’s Column: August 2016

A sublime landscape theme seems to be running through Friends’ activities this month.

Read more |August 19, 2016

President’s Column: July 2016

As your committee begins a new term of office it is timely to thank you, our members, for your enthusiastic support of Te Papa and the Friends.

Read more |July 13, 2016

President’s Column: June 2016

An important part of the Friends’ support of Te Papa is our gifting programme. We are very excited that this year’s project is towards the restoration of the panoramic French wallpaper panels, Les Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique, printed in 1804-05 by Joseph Dufour.

Read more |June 27, 2016

President’s Column: May 2016

One of the things I love about being a Friend of Te Papa is the amazing variety of activities on offer covering a wide range of subjects.

Read more |May 18, 2016

President’s Column: March 2016

Admiration for Te Papa’s outstanding exhibition Gallipoli: The scale of our war has spread throughout Australasia, with many coming from overseas specially to see the exhibition. You can avoid the queues and book online for 9.30am early bird entry…

Read more |March 1, 2016