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2023 Chatham Islands Excursions

Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting.

2024 Chatham Islands Excursions

Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and convivial context. The plan is to visit Chatham and Pitt Island, sea and air conditions permitting.

Day Trip: Geological Highlights of Wellington with Hamish Campbell

***SOLD OUT***Following on from his recent sell-out talk, geologist, paleontologist and Emeritus Scientist Hamish Campbell returns with a unique opportunity to join him for a guided day trip of Wellington's significant geological sites, drawing on his expert local knowledge for our commentary.  Participants will be transported by bus, please see the itinerary curated for Friends […]

$80.00

Curator’s talk: How to be a Deep-Sea Fish: Tips for Success in the Deep

Te Papa Tory Street 169 Tory Street, Wellington

**Sold Out**The way deep-sea animals are presented in the media, you would think they are trying to look horrible and scary just to upset us, but there are excellent evolutionary reasons for all the strange things about them. Once you get past all the media hype of monsters or alien-like appearances, life in the deep […]

$25.00 – $30.00

Research Vignettes from the Natural History Team

Te Taiao | Nature Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Te Papa's Natural History Team are at the forefront of New Zealand's science research - producing some 40 to 50 published research papers annually!  Join us for a unique opportunity to hear some of their latest research findings while seated in the Te Taiao | Nature exhibiton space on Level Two.  We will hear from four experts, covering a range of topics, before taking a guided look at the recently refreshed Science display in Te Taio. Following the talk, you are warmly invited to mingle with a glass of wine, get to know our Natural History Curators and ask any burning questions you may have.

$25.00 – $30.00

Friends Preview: Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Amokura Gallery, L4, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

***All tickets allocated***See it first and see it free! Be the first to see Ngā Taniwha o Rūpapa | Dinosaurs of Patagonia presented by the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in Argentina. This exclusive preview is available to Friends of Te Papa members on Friday 15 December, while the exhibition will open to the public on […]

Free

Changing Climate, Changing Culture: Horticulture in a Heritage Landscape

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

As Team Leader of Main Gardens at Wellington Botanic Gardens, Kate Roud is one part of a small team that maintains the plants and heritage landscape. She will share with us how the team uses their skills and expertise to care for the wide range of native and exotic flora, some insights into how you can adapt your own garden to climate change and sustainability

$25.00 – $30.00

A Special Friends Members Invitation – Ocean Census | NIWA Media Event

Michael Fowler Centre 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Friends of Te Papa is pleased to offer you a unique opportunity to join a media briefing event! Ocean Census, in conjunction with NIWA warmly invite you to join us at the Michael Fowler Centre at 10:00 am on Monday, 11 March to hear from the Te Papa science team that has made a series […]

The Unsettled: The Forgotten Corners of our Settler-Colonial Histories and What We Can Do About Them

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Join author Richard Shaw as he takes us through his new book, The Unsettled (2024, MUP), which is based on responses he received to an earlier account of his great-grandfather’s participation in the invasion of Parihaka and the farming of confiscated land in Taranaki. Richard will reflect on the reasons why troubling aspects of our […]

$25.00 – $30.00

What Happened Down Inaha Road: The Historical Geography of South Taranaki

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Join Richard Willis, Victoria University Senior Associate, School of Geography, Environment, and Earth Sciences, as he gives us fascinating insight into the rich and varied history of Inaha Road, in South Taranaki. Beginning with the original settler iwi descended from the Aotea Waka, Ngati Ruanui and Ruahine, and the Twin Pas – Waimate and Orangi […]

$25.00 – $30.00