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Panel Discussion: Seeds of Innovation
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the fascinating history of food production and research in the Manawatū region.
Mina Mckenzie Memorial Lecture
Presented by Professor Emerita Barbara Brookes, this lecture will will examine the way women combined paid and unpaid work over the twentieth century.
Baby Bites: Exhibition Tour
Bring your little ones and join our art curator in the art gallery for a short tour of Tohunga Mahi Toi, an exhibition by Robyn Kahukiwa.
Te Manawa Tots
Join us at Te Manawa every Friday morning for fun activities designed to delight your tamariki. 🐰
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NOA Open Art Studio
Join us on Wednesdays mornings to enjoy our open art studio sessions with Andi. NOA is a space to share community, connection, and the joy of creation.
Call Me, Maybe
Explore how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū in our new heritage exhibition.
Paper Dolls Collection
In this blog, contributing author Stephanie Gibson uncovers the history of some of Te Manawa’s best dressed collection objects.
Matatau 2024
This iteration of the annual Toioho ki Āpiti graduate exhibition references the tinana as a medium for exploring notions of mana tangata.
On Now
On Now
A Bridge Between Worlds Part Two
Learn how an unassuming cardboard box discovered in the Te Manawa archive has uncovered a wealth of information about Mina’s involvement in Te Māori.
A Bridge Between Worlds Part One
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru
From the origins of light in the Sun’s heart to its effects on Earth’s life, discover the Secrets of the Sun in this Science Exhibition!
Backyard Biodiversity: Making the Most of Moth Week
Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.
The Peter Bush Archive
Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
Robyn Kahukiwa: Tohunga mahi toi
Come and explore Tohunga Mahi Toi, an exhibition by one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated artists, Robyn Kahukiwa.
Meet the Tītipounamu
Discover Aotearoa's smallest native bird, the Tītipounamu (Rifleman). Learn about their life in the forest and what we can do to help protect them.
Skating Legend Avis Bell
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.