Former PM Jacinda Ardern donating clothing to Te Papa
Ardern showed a preference for local designers throughout her political career.
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"We wanted to create a really complex environment, and kind of overload the senses."
Te Papa summer exhibition will showcase work of artist Rita Angus to the new generation
'It is remarkable how much power and relevance her paintings still have today'.
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Te Papa set to re-open tomorrow
National museum will reopen on Tuesday after becoming a location of interest last week.
Covid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on advice
Nine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.
Te Papa biggest buys revealed
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World of WearableArt welcomed like an 'old friend'
The show was a Covid casualty, and the postponed exhibition is finally set to open.
Feather cloak given to Cook will stay in Hawai'i
After almost 250 years abroad, this cherished feather garment is back at home.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces bailout for the arts sector
PM Jacinda Ardern has announced more than $70 million for the arts sector, including a bailout package to keep national museum Te Papa afloat.
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Coronavirus alert: Te Papa visitors warned to self-isolate
Passengers on a cruise ship visited the museum before three were diagnosed with Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Te Papa museum to close for two weeks
Tracing potential Coronavirus contacts not possible with thousands of visitors every day.
'Absolutely disgraceful': Te Papa slammed over Peter Snell blazer
Peter Snell's iconic 1960 blazer attracted little to no interest from NZ museums.
Museum: Prized taonga used in river battles
Te Mata o Hoturoa is one of the most prized and iconic taonga in the Whanganui Museum.
Herald 'suffrage' edition gifted to Te Papa
Special edition of the Herald becomes part of the permanent Te Papa collection
Hundertwasser job: The arts building and building the arts
Kathleen Drumm - from Toronto International Film Festival to Whangārei's Hundertwasser.
The plans to protect cultural treasures
Te Papa stores items at three places in Wellington to reduce risk of loss from fire.
Endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Pigeon Bay
The animal reportedly weighed 300kg.
Ambassador Madam Wu says differences between China and NZ have to be properly handled
China's ambassador and the Prime Minister took to the podium in different parts of town.
Minister blasts Te Papa over nappy sign
Men change nappies too, says Chris Hipkins.
Te Papa mustn't shrink its areas of expertise
NZ museums' chiefs and boards should listen to scientists.
Te Papa pauses parts of restructure
Te Papa is seeking advice from experts on its natural history collections care.
NZ's 'Mr Moa' protests to PM over Te Papa restructure
A renowned scientist has complained to the PM over Te Papa's proposed restructure.
Sisters' T-shirts to be exhibited by Te Papa
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Chester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might be
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Alcoholics gather for Te Papa convention
January is difficult for people with a drinking problem, so they're teaming up for support
Seven Summer Events at Te Papa for the Whole Family
If you're in Wellington this summer, there are plenty of fun exhibitions at Te Papa.