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Hōtaka ManakohiEducation Programmes

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Ngā Kōrero Mō te Mounga

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

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Ko te Raranga, Ko te Poi

Students will explore the taonga in Takapou Whāriki, focusing on raranga (weaving) and the exhibition Ko Taku Poi te Manu.

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Plymouth Company

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

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Ngā Hau Ngākau

Experience this exciting exhibition that combines painting, sculpture and sounds. It provides a great opportunity for students to explore creativity and self-expression.

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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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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Be amazed by spectacular photos of the living world, learn about the stories behind the images and study the techniques used to create the images.

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Taranaki Wars

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

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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.

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Walk in the Footsteps

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

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Tāngata Whenua

Students will learn about resources early Māori used to live in Aotearoa before the arrival of Europeans.

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Our Awesome Earth

The natural history of Taranaki has impressive features that will increase students' understanding of how our province was developed.

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South Taranaki Wars

Explore the causes and consequences of the war in south Taranaki in this lesson

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Pre-school Visits to the Museum

Pre-schools and kindys are welcome at Puke Ariki for a self-guided visit.

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Pre-school Library Visits

Our 30 minute fun, early years literacy sessions are a great introduction to the library for all pre-schoolers.

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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.

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