What if researchers investigate how pollination and pollinator communities have changed over decades by identifying pollen from historical insect samples, sourced from museum collections? The aims are to explore the complex pollination networks across time and space understanding which pollen sources are used by NZ insects.
Read more |April 14, 2020
Approximately 80 People have contacted Te Papa and asked about more information and how they can help with the Hudson Research project over the years. Of those people 20 have contributed enormously to our crowd sourcing project. Some have deciphered one of Hudson’s note and transferred this information into an excel spread sheet, which is great because every entry counts.
Read more |April 14, 2020
We asked our curators to write a light-hearted blog about Te Papa’s collections. Instead we got this rather dark blog from history curator Stephanie Gibson about objects that were made for events that never happened.
Read more |April 6, 2020
This is to protect the health of our community from the risk of Covid-19 coronavirus. We will continue to follow the advice of health authorities. Our staff are here taking care of the collections. We’re following guidance to do this in a safe way.
Read more |March 19, 2020
Friends of Te Papa are warmly to hear Ron Brownson’s presentation on the work of NZ sculptor Jim Allen. This talk is presented as part of the Futuna Annual Open Day Celebration on Sunday 22 March 2020.
Read more |February 27, 2020
Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, Friends of Te Papa. They are about much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine. It is a must do, if you have not yet done it!
Read more |January 21, 2020
Tēnā koutou, The Friends of Te Papa are delighted that Courtney Johnston has been appointed by the Te Papa Board to be the museum’s new Chief Executive. Courtney comes to the role with a huge depth of knowledge and leadership experience in the museum and art worlds and beyond. She graduated with a Masters in Art […]
Read more |December 18, 2019
Do you have skills and experience in website management and development? Would you like to look after the Friends successful database and website? The Friends of Te Papa are seeking a person with strong skills and experience in WordPress to manage and support the Friends digital presence. The Friends website manages a wide range of membership […]
Read more |November 13, 2019
Our exciting tour to Gisborne Tairāwhiti, in summertime the first city in the world to see the sunrise, promises a fabulous mix of art, history, Māoritanga, gardens and landscape design, farming, along with delicious fresh local seasonal food and good companionship. The visit will include several private gardens and properties which are being especially opened for us.
Read more |November 5, 2019
Experience the award-winning modernist Futuna Chapel in Karori, and hear talks from the Friends of Futuna, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and Wellington architect Sharon Jansen.
Read more |October 21, 2019
Learn more about Te Papa from the inside. As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive exhibition previews, discounts, special events, and more.