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Tae Allison on 01 July 2010
The Community Languages Programme is currently exploring the Samoan culture at Puke Ariki. Iconic Samoan items and traditional costumes are on display in the South Wing (level one). These colourful clothing displays will be changed throughout the exhibition bringing warm Samoan colour to our New Plymouth winter
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Tae Allison on 02 July 2010
Von Tempsky lives on! Auckland artist Michael Shepherd discusses the processes in creating his artwork about the final moments of the legendary and charismatic Von Tempsky. All welcome to Puke Ariki's Main Gallery, North Wing at 2pm.
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Tae Allison on 02 July 2010
Come enjoy a public talk by marine biologist Philippa Agnew and learn about her innovative research on Little Blue Penguins.
The Oamaru Little Blue Penguin Colony is one of the most visited colonies in New Zealand - over 75,000 people visit each year! Philippa reveals her extensive knowledge of the colony, and gives insight into her ground...
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Tae Allison on 12 July 2010
On Wednesday 14 July, The Human Rights Commission’s acclaimed panel and audience discuss “Looking Back: Heading Forward” - about Taranaki, the Treaty and human rights.
In response to the exhibition Taranaki War 1860 – 2010, the Human Rights Commission picks up the question “where to from here,” and invites the public to talk about future constitutional arrangements...
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Tae Allison on 12 July 2010
Enjoy some Pacific flavoured entertainment on Saturday morning, 31 July 10. From 10.30am on level one in the Puke Ariki library, watch members of our local Samoan Community share their culture as they perform Samoan songs and dances. All welcome!
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Tae Allison on 15 July 2010
To mark Te Reo Week, come along on Wednesday (28 July) to Stacey Taingahue two free tutorials (11am and 12.30pm) on the Ground Floor, Puke Ariki South Wing.
The Wananga will also be offering free hot soup and a bun for the two Te Reo Maori sessions. Sessions are an hour long each.
Registration essential, call 06 7590890 or email akaririn@npdc.govt.nz
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Tae Allison on 15 July 2010
Puke Ariki is developing a plan to set out its direction and priorities for the next 10 years. As part of this process we are holding various group discussions with stakeholders in the community.
The aim of these discussions is to get an understanding of the different needs and aspirations of the community for Puke Ariki.
This will be used to help in the...
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Tae Allison on 23 July 2010
Come enjoy some local talent! A short film, play, and an award-winning documentary will be presented by students in response to the Taranaki Wars 1860-2010 Exhibition. The showcase will be held at 6pm, Wednesday 28 July at the Takapou Whariki Gallery, Level 2 Puke Ariki North Wing.
Re-ACTion not only reveals student responses to research around the Taranaki War exhibition, but also...
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Tae Allison on 30 July 2010
This Sunday (1 August), Taranaki War 1860 – 2010 closes. From 3pm in Puke Ariki’s North Wing, come hear and share thoughts on the exhibit - from its intentions and what has resulted, to what should remain.
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