Te Papa's Contribution to Kiwi Research

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Despite being a reclusive and rarely seen species, kiwi are an important part of our national identity as New Zealanders. There is a long history of kiwi research at Te Papa, including work by some of our former directors, and Te Papa holds a significant collection of kiwi specimens and fossils. Science researcher Lara Shepherd will give an overview of Te Papa’s kiwi collections and explain how they have been — and continue to be — used to learn more about these elusive birds. Lara Shepherd (Science Researcher) is a scientist who uses DNA as a tool to understand the origins

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Heritage Chapels: Catholic & Anglican from Island Bay to Johnsonville

Join Chair of Historic Places Felicity Wong as she takes us through the cultural history and heritage of various Wellington church and spiritual buildings from Island Bay to Jonsonville. Come along and learn about the heritage of Home of Compassion Chapel and Suzanne Aubert's resting place, the Chinese Mission Church,

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Te Papa Foundation Gala

6 September 2025 Wellington’s premier black-tie fundraising evening, the Te Papa Foundation Gala brings together Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading supporters of arts and culture.

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Local Gallery Visit: Washday at the Pa, A Survey - Ans Westra

{Suite} and the Ans Westra Estate are pleased to present, for the first time ever, the entire series of photos made by Ans Westra in Ruatoria in 1963 for Washday at the Pa. This comprehensive exhibition at Courtenay Creative includes images that have never been published or exhibited, and displays of

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A Wairarapa Weekender

27-28 September 2025 This tour offers visits to Wairarapa gardens at historic homesteads that aren’t usually open to visit as individuals, plus we check out Greytown and Featherston townships with their eclectic shops and historical buildings and have dinner in Masterton with an interesting guest speaker.

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Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

20 April 2026 - 4 May 2026 Join our unforgettable small group guided tour through the heart of Southeast Asia! Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and wander the charming lanes of Hoi An. Discover the pulse of Saigon, cruise the

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Thank You from the Library

Thanks to the generous koha from Friends of Te Papa Reading Group attendees, we're continuing to transform one of our most valuable research collections. Your …

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