Education Programmes

Heralding Puanga

Every year as winter draws close, Puanga, or Rigel, features in the sky just before Matariki appears.

Toi Whakaari o Taranaki: Performing Arts 

We invite your group to explore the rich world of Māori performing arts through our six immersive exhibitions.

(IMAGE 1) Tauihu. Collection Of Puke Ariki (A78.128)

Toi Whakairo: The art of telling stories through carving

Connect with Taranaki’s heritage through whakairo, guided by Manu Bennett at Te Takapou Whāriki, the Māori gallery.

(IMAGE 1) Tukutuku Weaving At Taranaki Museum, 1969. Photographer Rigby Allan. PHO2011 0598. 'TUKUTUKU'

Tukutuku: The lattice panels

Join us for an engaging library-based programme where students will explore the art of tukutuku and Taranaki’s heritage.

(IMAGE 1) Matau. Collection Of Puke Ariki (A98.635)

Hunters and Gatherers: Practitioners of their time

Explore the deep understanding of te taiao, the natural world, in Te Ao Māori, highlighting how pre-European Māori developed tools for hunting and gathering.

(IMAGE 2) Hei Tiki. Collection Of Puke Ariki (A77.294)

Back of House Tour with our Curators

Explore some of our significant taonga Māori collection in an exclusive Back of House tour with our Māori curators.

Tailored learning and research for senior high school 2025

Get in touch now to discuss how Puke Ariki educators can support your NCEA and senior high school students’ learning.

Libraries and Museum-based learning programmes

Join our educators and children's librarians for an engaging learning adventure in "Discover It!"

Tangata Moana, Tangata Whenua - People of the ocean, people of the land

Venture into Te Takapou Whāriki, the Māori gallery, to uncover the fascinating stories of East Polynesian migration to Taranaki over 800 years ago.

Sea Change

In this lesson utilising the Reef Alive exhibition students will learn about the impact humans are having on our oceans and exciting research raising awareness of its importance.

Taranaki Wars Fieldtrip

Guided by Educator Hoani Eriwata (Te Atiawa) will explore the people, tensions, battle sites and tactics used in the first war between Pākehā and Māori.