Opening Hours for Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Richmond Cottage Closed
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Ngā Kōrero Mō te Mounga
Ko te Raranga, Ko te Poi
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Reef Alive!
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Taranaki Wars
Parihaka: Contested Ground
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South Taranaki Wars
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Children's Library Lesson
Whare Kahurangi Virtual Tour - online lesson
The Mounga is very special to all those who live near it. Students will explore its geological and cultural significance.
Students will explore the taonga in Takapou Whāriki, focusing on raranga (weaving) and the exhibition Ko Taku Poi te Manu.
Explore how the first European settlers felt when the arrived in Taranaki and what they found when they got here.
Experience this exciting exhibition that combines painting, sculpture and sounds. It provides a great opportunity for students to explore creativity and self-expression.
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.
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.
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.
Step out of the classroom and visit important Taranaki War sites with an experienced guide.
Students will learn about resources early Māori used to live in Aotearoa before the arrival of Europeans.
The natural history of Taranaki has impressive features that will increase students' understanding of how our province was developed.
Explore the causes and consequences of the war in south Taranaki in this lesson
Pre-schools and kindys are welcome at Puke Ariki for a self-guided visit.
Our 30 minute fun, early years literacy sessions are a great introduction to the library for all pre-schoolers.
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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