Review: Gisborne Tour -Visit to Pultron Composites

“Lighter than aluminium, stronger than steel”

Read more |July 13, 2021

Review: Exploring the deep unknown

A large gathering of Friends of Te Papa were enthralled by insights into life deep below the ocean surface. Following the inspiring talk from Sally, Sarah and Jess, we had the opportunity to examine fascinating taonga of the deep and study a collection of maps.

Read more |July 7, 2021

Review: Golden Bay tour

The geology was fascinating with spectacular views, alpine flora and the rocks. The food was tasty and abundant, and the company congenial. The helicopter mountain ride, moving to moody cloud and mist towards the end, provided just the right atmosphere for a dinosaur print search.

Read more |July 7, 2021

Review: Shaken and Stirred! – the Surrealist Art Friends Preview.

Be warned, it is far more than a romp through Monet’s garden!

Read more |June 16, 2021

Review: ‘Dressed’ presented by Claire Regnault

A series of slides that ultimately became part of the presentation,  positioned a different time and place for us as we entered the room. The scene was set for strong women making businesses from their fashion skills and interests. This underpinned

Read more |June 12, 2021

Review: The Printing Museum and Whirinaki Whare Taonga

“We hear the rhythmic ebb and flow, familiar sound of steel on steel;
We hear the rumbling, rhythmic blend of noise of cam and cog and wheel.”

Excerpt from The Printing Press by Clyde B. Morgan as printed by The Print Museum.

Read more |June 10, 2021

Review: Studio visit to Max Patté and Virginia Woods-Jack

It’s like going into a lolly shop, you’ll want everything.

Read more |June 4, 2021

Review: Friends visit to Gurudawara Sahib

Our visit to the Sikh temple Gurudwara Sahib was such a memorable experience, not the least because of the warmth and generosity that our Sikh hosts bestowed upon us. 

Read more |May 31, 2021

Review: Conserving New Zealand’s rare and diverse orchids

Orchid habitats are widespread in New Zealand including wetlands, forests, higher altitudes and even on traffic islands near Te Papa.

Read more |May 21, 2021

Review: Te Papa Archives Tours

Lots of excited anticipation preceded the commencement of our repeat Friends of Te Papa Back of House tours this week at the Te Papa Tory Street site.   Our small group was soon rendered captive to the storytelling of Archivist Jennifer Twist.

Read more |May 20, 2021