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Students will explore the taonga in Takapou Whāriki, focussing on the raranga (weaving), studying traditional methods and materials, transitional pieces and examples of 21st century methods of work linked to the contemporary Māori art movement.
Taranaki people, both Māori and Pākehā, have a strong affinity with the mounga. This education session is suitable for all year levels.
Wetland ecosystems are extremely diverse, ranging from stagnant bogs to fast flowing heavily oxygenated rivers. They provide a refuge to a huge variety of plants and animals.
Creativity and Innovation focuses on creators and inventors from Taranaki who have contributed to the everyday lives of the province and in many cases the rest of the world.
Originally built around 1920, it features furniture, household items, dress ups, a digital photo album showing images and design features of the era.
Experience the arrival in New Zealand of the first European settlers coming to start a new life on the other side of the world.
Whare Kahurangi: 100 Years (April – November 2019) celebrates 100 years since the opening of the Taranaki Museum.
Plan a visit to Taranaki Research Centre - Te Pua Wānanga o Taranaki. Explore our collections 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.
The natural history of Taranaki has impressive features that will increase students understanding of how our province was developed.
The Taranaki Wars were major events in the history of the region. The causes and consequences of the war in south Taranaki are explored in this lesson
Aotea Utanganui has a vast collection of taonga Māori from south Taranaki.
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