Opening Hours for Friday, 29 September 2023
Richmond Cottage Closed
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Skinny Jump
Summer Reading Programme
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Whare Pupuru Taonga
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New Plymouth Guided Historic Walk
Ruru Scavenger Hunt
Māori Language Week at Puke Ariki
Rangahau / Tuku iho
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Ko Taranaki te Mounga
Tangata Whenua – People of the Land
Sea Change
Te Hīkoi o Ngāmotu
State of Nature – Picturing the Silent Forest
General Museum Tour
Walk in the Footsteps
Taranaki Wars
Parihaka: Contested Ground
Children's Library Lesson
Whare Kahurangi Virtual Tour - online lesson
The Maunga is very special to all those who live near it. Students will explore its geological and cultural significance.
Explore the migration and settlement of East Polynesian people to Taranaki and their cultural development.
In this thought-provoking lesson students will learn about different forms of ocean protection, exciting local research and how the oceans are being damaged by the changing climate
This 90 minute walk and talk back in time is an overview of early Polynesian and European settlement in Ngāmotu/ New Plymouth.
State of Nature showcases the botanical artworks of Fanny Bertha Good (1860-1950), from the Puke Ariki Collection.
In 2023 we are offering 45 minute to one hour introduction to Puke Ariki Museum for New Entrants – Year 2.
This popular field trip, near Waitara, is a unique opportunity to visit significant North Taranaki battle sites with Educator Hoani Eriwata.
Explore the collections in Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki to learn more about the Taranaki Wars.
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.
Find out everything the library has to offer in a specially designed lesson introducing students to the library and its resources.
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.
Explore the Whare Kahurangi virtual tour with targeted activities for students from year 0 -10.
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