Education Programmes

Ko Taranaki te Mounga

The Maunga is very special to all those who live near it. Students will explore its geological and cultural significance.

Tangata Whenua o Taranaki – People of the Land

Explore the migration and settlement of East Polynesian people to Taranaki and their cultural development

European Settlement in Taranaki

Explore how the first European settlers felt when the arrived in Taranaki and what they found when they got here.

Reef Alive!

Explore the underwater world in this hands on lesson that focuses on the animals that live in a reef off the coast of South Taranaki.

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Te Ngū Tipua Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri! Colossal Squid: Freaky Features!

Come and learn about the largest squid on the planet.

WharehokaSmith

Experience Taranaki-based artist WharehokaSmith's new exhibition, including hands-on interactives and 3D artworks.

Silent Forest

Explore the intricate botanical paintings of Fanny Bertha Good, a female painter at the turn of the twentieth century in rural Taranaki.

Walk in the Footsteps

Step out of the classroom and visit important Taranaki War sites with an experienced guide.

Taranaki Wars

Explore the collections in Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki to learn more about the Taranaki Wars.

Parihaka: Contested Ground

The story of Parihaka is a story all Taranaki people should know and Puke Ariki holds many taonga that can bring this important chapter in our history alive for students.

New Plymouth Guided Historic Walk

Step back in time with one of our dedicated volunteers to visit significant heritage sites around the New Plymouth city centre.

Children's Library Lesson

Find out everything the library has to offer in a specially designed lesson introducing students to the library and its resources.

Whare Kahurangi Virtual Tour - online lesson

Explore the Whare Kahurangi virtual tour with targeted activities for students from year 0 -10.

Be a Backyard Hero - Online lesson

There is so much happening in your backgarden. Join educator Nathan to see how you can learn about plants and animals that inhabit your garden.

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Hōtaka ManakohiEducation Programmes

Ko Taranaki te Mounga

Tangata Whenua o Taranaki – People of the Land

European Settlement in Taranaki

Reef Alive!

Te Ngū Tipua Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri! Colossal Squid: Freaky Features!

WharehokaSmith

Silent Forest

Walk in the Footsteps

Taranaki Wars

Parihaka: Contested Ground

New Plymouth Guided Historic Walk

Children's Library Lesson

Whare Kahurangi Virtual Tour - online lesson

Be a Backyard Hero - Online lesson