Like me, you will be excited to hear that this summer we will be able to view some of China’s most ancient treasures in Te Papa’s summer exhibition, Terracotta Warriors:…
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Thank you to those of you who attended the Friends at the AGM on 27 June. It was lovely to see so many of you, as the Committee greatly values…
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Ngā mihi o te tau hou! Happy New Year! Matariki, the Māori New Year when the seven sisters of the Matariki star cluster appear in our southern skies, marks the…
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Looking back, as we prepare the annual reports, the Friends have certainly enjoyed an amazing rich and diverse programme this past year. Between February and the end of March alone,…
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The vitality of the Friends programme continues with many not-to-be-missed events coming up. In 2018 we have two Friends away tours. in October we return to the Bay of Islands,…
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We are looking ahead to our AGM and committee renewal. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Te Papa and make it easier for those that…
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Our 2018 Friends programme has already offered you several behind the scenes experiences and two excellent lectures — there are further exciting events in the planning, ranging from our very…
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Wellington has been the best place to be this summer and hopefully the amazing weather will continue as 2018 is not only a New Zealand Festival year, but The Museum…
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Tēnā koutou, Ngā mihi December is a time of trying to complete all those end-of-year tasks, looking forward to the summer break, and the start of a new year. For…
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We know that the Friends of Te Papa have a passion for art, but it is clear that our members also have a passion for history. This spring the Friends’…
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