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SUMMARY:Slow Burn: Slow Down
DESCRIPTION:Join Museum Education Specialist Laura Jones for an engaging session where we use strategies to help us slow down and enjoy looking at art! Going to an art gallery can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming\, so much to see and so little time. The average person spends less than 30 seconds viewing a work of art. Slow art or slow looking is an observation style gaining traction around the world that aims to change this through intentionally observing art. \nWe’ll spend some time with new Toi Art exhibition Slow Burn: Women and Photography | Ahi Tāmau: Māreikura Whakaahua\, which showcases the diversity of photography by women and non-binary artists in Aotearoa New Zealand from the 1960s to today. This major survey exhibition from Te Papa’s collections sparks a conversation between past and present – exploring themes of identity\, whānau\, place\, and connections across time. The exhibition also asks: what influence did the first and second wave of feminism have on photographers today? \nWhat happens if we slow down and really spend some time with an artwork\, get to know it and make some personal connections to it?  No one in this session will tell you how to think about an artwork\, you will make your own discoveries and create your own meanings\, with some discussion and fun along the way! \nOptional stools can be provided. \n  \n\nImage credit: Becki Moss\, Fran Robertson\, from the series ‘Stay Home Club’ 2022. Purchased 2023. Te Papa (O.051549)
URL:https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/slow-looking-strategies-slow-burn-women-and-photography/
LOCATION:Toi Art\, Level 4\, Te Papa\, Te Papa\, 55 Cable Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Events,Museology,Museology,Museology,Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Caravaggio
DESCRIPTION:In 1571 an artist was born who would bring about one of the most radical changes in pictorial styles\, particularly through his pronounced use of contrasting light and shadow\, or chiaroscuro.  He was the most famous painter of his time in Italy\, as well as a source of inspiration for hundreds of other artists.  Known as Caravaggio\, his given name was Michelangelo Merisi\, but though he had the name of an angel\, he was anything but\, being a notorious brawler and spending his last years on the run from a murder charge.  This lecture will introduce you to the drama of the life and the art of Caravaggio. \nThis event is brought to you in association with Wellington Arts Society. \n  \nRosalind Whyte holds a BA and MA from Goldsmith’s College\, and an MA (distinction) from Birkbeck College. Experienced guide at Tate Britain\, Tate Modern\, the Royal Academy and Greenwich. Lectures at Tate\, to independent art societies and on cruises.\n  \n  \nAbove image: Caravaggio; The Supper at Emmaus.
URL:https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/carvaggio/
LOCATION:Soundings Theatre\, Level 2 Te Papa\, 55 Cable Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Events,Floortalk,Museology,Museology,Museology,Talks,Talks,Talks,Talks,Talks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
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SUMMARY:History and Heritage Tour of the Coromandel
DESCRIPTION:8 – 14 September 2026 \nThe Coromandel Peninsula does not just have an abundance of natural beauty but is also rich in Māori history and early European settler heritage. This tour will explore the historic town of Thames with a knowledgeable local guide. We visit the Carnegie Library and Thames School of Mines\, as well as the Thames Goldmine Experience and Thames Art Gallery. In Coromandel town we will be going on a guided walking tour and we experience the famous Driving Creek Railway and Pottery. As we wind our way around the peninsula\, we visit Whitianga for a Glass bottom boat cruise to picturesque Cathedral Cove\, a visit to the amazing Lost Spring Spa and we enjoy a lovely lunch with wine tasting at Mercury Bay Estate in Cooks Beach. We will stay for 2 nights in Whangamata as a base to explore the historic town of Waihi with all its gold mining history. We will also take a ride on the historic Goldfields Railway from Waihi to Waikino and visit the Victoria Battery Tramway museum and Karangahake Gorge. On our last day\, before heading back to Auckland we have time to explore the Paeroa Historical Maritime Park and Museum. \n\nItinerary: \nDay 1: Tuesday 8th September (D) \nArrive Auckland airport by 10.00 am for a departure of 10.30 am. \nArrive in Thames around midday for lunch at the Melbourne cafe (own expense). \nThis afternoon we visit the Thames Gold Mining Experience. A guided tour takes us through an operational 19th century Stamper Battery and into one of the richest goldmines of the time. This is followed by a visit to the Thames Art Gallery\, established 50 years ago in the historic Thames North school building. \nWelcome dinner in Thames and overnight in Thames (Avalon or Rolleston motel). \nDay 2: Wednesday 9th September (D) \nAfter breakfast this morning at a local café we meet Rosalie\, a local historian/storyteller. \nRosalie will share with us her vast knowledge of local early settler and Māori history\, including a visit to Shortland Wharf and Totara\, a historic Pah site. \nAfter some free time for lunch (own expense)\, we will enjoy a guided tour of the historic Carnegie Library and the Thames School of Mines and Mineralogical Museum which is part of Heritage New Zealand. This is followed by afternoon tea. \nAround 4.00 pm we depart Thames for the approx. 1-hour scenic drive along the coast to Coromandel town. After check-in at our motel\, we will enjoy some free time followed by dinner together at The Peppertree Restaurant. Overnight at The Anchorage motel\, Coromandel. \n  \n  \nDay 3: Thursday 10th September (D) \nEnjoy some time at leisure this morning and get breakfast at a local café. \nAt 10.30 am we will go on a 90-minute “Boom\, Bust and Beyond” Guided Walking Heritage tour of Coromandel town. \nAfter lunch (own expense) and some free time to explore the local shops and art galleries\, we visit the Driving Creek Railway and pottery\, a working legacy of art\, nature and ingenuity created by potter Barry Brickell. \nDinner tonight will again be at The Peppertree restaurant and overnight at The Anchorage motel\, Coromandel. \n  \nDay 4: Friday 11 September (D) \nAfter breakfast at leisure\, we depart Coromandel town at 10.00 am towards Whitianga with a stop at Kuaotunu historic hall\, listed with NZ Historic Places trust. After some time to look at the hall and the beach\, we continue to Whitianga for some free time and lunch (own expense). \nAt 1.00 pm we embark on a 2-hour Glass Bottom Boat cruise to picturesque Cathedral Cove with several stops along the way to view the wildlife and coastline. \nAfter the cruise we check into our centrally located motel and have some free time to explore Whitianga. \nAt 4.30 pm we visit the “Lost Spring Spa” where you can soak in natural geothermal pools surrounded by native bush followed by a dinner at the Lagoonside Restaurant. Overnight at Peninsula Motel Whitianga. \n  \nDay 5: Saturday 12 September (L) \nAfter breakfast at leisure and check out\, we enjoy a walking tour of Whitianga with a member of the Mercury Bay Historical Society\, this will end at the wharf\, where we catch a short ferry ride to Ferry Landing. This is where the bus will pick us up and take us to Cooks Beach and Mercury Bay Estate for lunch and wine tasting. \nIn the afternoon we visit Hot Water beach at low tide. There will be time to dig your own hot pool on the beach for those who wish to do so. From here we will continue our drive to Whangamata and check into our motel for the next 2 nights. \nFree time in Whangamata followed by dinner (own expense). \nOvernight at The Breakers Motel\, Whangamata. \n  \nDay 6: Sunday 13 September \nAt 8.30 am we depart for a short stroll on the beach followed by breakfast at the Oceans Fishing Club (own expense). Thereafter we depart for Waihi where we travel on the historic Goldfields Railway from Waihi to Waikino. After lunch at the Station café\, we enjoy a guided tour of the Victoria Battery Tramway Museum. \nAfter the tour the bus will pick us up and take us back to Waihi for a visit of the Waihi Gold Experience and the Cornish Pump house. \nThis is followed be a drive back to Whangamata and dinner at the local RSA (own expense). Overnight at The Breakers Motel. \n  \n  \n \nDay 7: Monday 14th September (L) \nThis morning we check out and depart at 8.30 am. \nWe enjoy breakfast at Blackie’s café at the beach before departing to the Karangahake Gorge\, a region which combines gold mining history and natural beauty. We will stop here for about an hour for some optional walks before we continue our travels to Paeroa. \nHere we visit the Historic Maritime Park and Museum for a guided tour. After our included lunch we head back to Auckland where we intend to arrive at 3.00 pm\, in time for a flight back to Wellington (from 5.00 pm onwards). \n– \nTour price includes: \n\nPick up/drop off from/to Auckland airport\nComfortable transport in modern air-conditioned coach\nEscorted by Claudia Moir – NZ Travel Brokers\n1 nights in Thames (Rolleston Motel or Avalon Motel)\nVisit to the Thames Art Gallery\nGuided tour at the Thames Gold Mining Experience\nWelcome dinner in Thames\nA morning with local historian/storyteller Rosalie in Thames visiting various historic sights of Māori significance and early settler heritage\nGuided tour of the Treasury and Carnegie Library\nGuided tour of the Thames School of Mines Museum followed by afternoon tea\nCoromandel “Boom Bust and Beyond” guided walking tour\nA visit to Driving Creek Railway and pottery\n2 x Dinners at the Peppertree Restaurant in Coromandel\n2 nights at Anchor Lodge Motel Coromandel\na visit to Kuaotunu historic Hall and talk by a local\n2-hour Glass bottom boat tour from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove\n2-hour pool entry at “Lost Spring Spa” Whitianga followed by dinner at Lagoonside Restaurant\n1 night at Peninsula Motel Whitianga\nLunch and wine tasting at Mercury Bay Estate\, Cooks Beach\n2 nights at Breakers Motel in Whangamata\nWaihi Gold Experience and a visit of the Cornish pump house\nGoldfields railway from Waihi to Waikino\nA guided tour of the Victoria Battery tramway museum\nA visit of the Historic Maritime Park and museum in Paeroa including lunch.\n\nMeals included: 4 dinners and 2 lunches (see D and L on the itinerary). All other meals at own expense. \nPrice per person: $3\,390 per person twin share \nSingle supplement: $900 if a single room is required. Please note: There are only limited single rooms available on this tour. Some nights you may be accommodated in a 2-bedroom unit with your own room but a shared bathroom. \nT’s and C’s: To secure your place on this tour a deposit payment of $500 per person is required at time of booking. The deposit is refundable up to 90 days prior to departure or in case the minimum numbers for the tour are not reached. If cancelled within 90 days of departure the deposit payment becomes non-refundable. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure\, this is non-refundable. We recommend travel insurance. \nMinimum 12 passengers\, maximum 18 \n  \nTo book contact: \nClaudia Moir – NZ Travel Brokers Mangawhai \nph. 09-4315899 or mob. 021-431589 \nemail: claudia.moir@nztravelbrokers.co.nz \nTrading as a member of NZ Travel Brokers Ltd\, TAANZ Bonded & IATA Accredited \n  \nAbove image: Cathedral Cove\, Coromandel; Mike Bordignon.
URL:https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/historic-tour-of-the-coromandel-peninsula-2/
LOCATION:Cormomandel Peninsula
CATEGORIES:Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Arts,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Culture,Tours,Tours,Tours,Tours,Tours,Tours,Tours
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SUMMARY:Napier Art Deco Tour
DESCRIPTION:19 – 22 February 2027 \nStep back in time at Napier’s Art Deco Festival!\nExperience the glamour of the roaring 1930’s as Napier comes alive with vintage cars\, jazz\, and fabulous fashion.\nJoin us for a getaway full of elegance\, history\, and seaside charm — where every corner tells a story of Napier’s timeless Art Deco beauty. \n  \nItinerary: \nDay 1 : 19 February 2027 – Journey to Napier (D) \nThe coach will collect the group from one central point in Wellington City.  \nToday drive north along the Kapiti Coast\, then head inland through the Manawatu region and north across the southern Hawke’s Bay region to the seaside city of Napier. Known as ‘The Art Deco City’\, this beautiful town boasts stunning architecture after being rebuilt in the early 1930s following a devastating earthquake. On arrival\, enjoy an orientation tour of the city before making our way to our accommodation for the duration of the tour. Tonight\, we will enjoy dinner a local restaurant. After dinner\, head to the Marine Parade and enjoy the vibrant start of the festival with the opening ceremony at the iconic Soundshell. \nAccommodation: Expressotel Hotel Napier \nKing Studio Rooms – 3 nights \nDay2: 20 February 2027 – Napier (B) \nThis morning is at your leisure to enjoy the Art Deco festivities. After finding some lunch (own cost) in the many cafes and eateries\, take to the streets to enjoy the Classic Car Parade. The Royal New Zealand Navy band will lead the way for some of New Zealand’s oldest cars from the mid-1890’s through to the mid-1930’s. After this fascinating display we journey out to Mission Estate Winery\, the oldest winery in New Zealand\, established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order\, for a tour and wine tasting. The remainder of the evening is free to enjoy the range of Art Deco festivities around the town.  \nNote: The full Art Deco Festival 2027 brochure will be available in late 2026 with a full schedule of events for the festival weekend. Any of these additional activities that you choose to participate in will be at your own expense/booking.  \nDay 3: 21 February 2027 – Napier (B) \nThis morning\, we explore Hastings to view the Art Deco buildings around the city. We also include a stop to the popular Hawkes Bay Farmers Market\, a place where the region’s finest growers and artisan producers supply their wares so you can buy direct from the source. Time is available here to get a bite to eat for lunch (own cost) before returning to Napier. This afternoon\, we enjoy a guided tour on board magnificently restored Art Deco Vehicles. On this guided tour\, we will be accompanied by an experienced chauffeur who will give us a light-hearted guided tour of Napier where we will learn about its intriguing history and fascinating highlights. \nThe remainder of the day is for you to enjoy the Art Deco festivities. \n  \n  \nDay 4: 22 February 2027 – Napier to Wellington (B) \nToday after breakfast\, we depart Napier and drive south across the southern Hawke’s Bay region\, then head inland through the Manawatu region and continue south along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington.  \nCoach will deliver group to one central meeting point in central Wellington.  \n  \n  \n  \nTOUR INCLUSIONS: \n\nTravel in modern air conditioned coach from/to central Wellington\nAccommodation as listed with private facilities based on twin share (single supplement available)\nAll tour admissions as per itinerary\nBreakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) where indicated on the itinerary\nExperienced driver/guide\nTour escort (Claudia Moir)\n\nBased on a minimum of 12\, maximum of 24 people \nPrice: $2\,590 per person twin share. Single supplement: $660 \nA deposit payment of $500 per person is required to secure your place on this tour\, this is refundable up to 90 days prior to departure. The deposit payment is non-refundable within 90 days of departure unless the minimum numbers for the tour are not reached. \nThe balance payment is due 60 days prior to departure\, this is non-refundable. \nTravel insurance is highly recommended\, please ask me for a quote. \nThis tour is operated by Leisure Time Travel. \n  \nTo book contact: \nClaudia Moir – NZ Travel Brokers\nPhone: 09-431 5899\nmob. 021-431 589\nemail: claudia.moir@nztravelbrokers.co.nz\nTrading as a member of NZ Travel Brokers Ltd\, TAANZ Bonded & IATA Accredited\, PO Box 842 Palmerston North 4410\n 
URL:https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/napier-art-deco-tour/
LOCATION:Napier\, New Zealand
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