The remains of sixty Māori and Moriori individuals have been returned from the Smithsonian Institution to Te Papa Tongarewa in an emotional ceremony today. But what is the cost to the taxpayer, and is it worth the dollars?
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NewsMoriori remains to be returned to Te Papa
A pōhiri will take place at Te Papa today to welcome home the remains of sixty Māori and Moriori individuals. The remains are returning from museums and private collections,
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NewsHawaiian taonga loaned by Te Papa return home
Hawaiian taonga loaned by Te Papa are being welcomed home to Honolulu's Bishop Museum. Taonga include the feather 'ahu' ula (cloak) and mahiole (helmet).
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Ancient cloak returning to Hawai'i
A priceless feather cloak and helmet gifted to Captain Cook more than two centuries ago has been returned to the people of Hawaii. The international delegation was treated to an emotional and traditional pōhiri today at Te Papa in Wellington.
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Too many taonga appearing in online sales
A leading expert on taonga says many in her field are concerned about the number of taonga Māori being sold online. Te Papa Museum Māori curator Puawai Cairns says many people who find taonga aren't aware that rules are in place and the usual finders keepers tradition doesn't apply.
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NewsTe Rākau Theatre presents 'Dog and Bone' play
Te Rākau Theatre’s epic play Dog & Bone, with a cast of 26, takes to the stage at Te Papa’s Soundings Theatre in January.
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NewsTe Papa celebrates 150 years
Te Papa is celebrating 150 years since the founding of the Colonial Museum in 1865 which then evolved into today's Te Papa in Wellington.
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He Kura te Tangata, Ngāti Kahungunu
Ngāti Kahungunu remembers those who went to war while Puawai Cairns describes what Māori soldiers faced as they headed to Chunuk Bair.
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He Kura te Tangata, Taranaki ki te Tonga / Ngāi Tahu
Taranaki ki te Tonga and Ngāi Tahu performances are centre stage and Te Waari Carkeek continues the amazing story of Rikihana Carkeek who features in Te Papa Museum’s Gallipoli: The Scale of War ex
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He Kura te Tangata, Te Roopu Pākeke o Murihiku
Performances by He Kura Te Tangata and Te Roopu Pākeke o Murihiku feature in tonight’s episode with Te Waari Carkeek who shares more about his ancestor Rikihana Carkeek, who fought at Gallipoli.
