A rebel for all seasons
John Asher was a New Zealander who, shall we say, did things his own way. This ostrich egg in the Te Manawa collection, painted with a scene from South African life, is an unusual milestone...
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Welcome Back Zealandia
Programme developer Tony Rasmussen explains the origins of Farewell Zealandia Farewell Zealandia is an exhibition of New Zealand songs from the Great War. Originally exhibited at Te Manawa in...
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Trevallies all the way down
We asked artist John Tarlton to give us a tour of his exhibition "How Green Was My Trevally". The tour was recorded by Manawatū People's Radio; full audio can be found in their programme...
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Wall to Wall
The members of NOA Open Studio have taken their art to the next level on the renewed Church St art wall. Based at Te Manawa, last September they launched the Paste Up! project. A blank wall...
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Behind the mask, behind the scenes
A mask is a strong cultural touchstone. From the plains of Argentina to the theatres of Japan, from the islands of the Pacific to the street parties of Italy, masks encapsulate tradition, belief...
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Meeting the future
Palmerston North’s Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History has taken its next step toward becoming a museum of the future. In 2018 it became one of only 20 worldwide organisations...
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International Women’s Day resources
This page collects Te Manawa stories related to International Women's Day, celebrating the rich contribution to New Zealand life and identity from women from all countries, communities and walks...
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Last post for rugby WW1 exhibition
Balls, Bullets & Boots is a unique commemorative exhibition that tackles the story of wartime rugby. This autumn it will be on display at Te Manawa, its last public appearance before retirement....
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A champion for the Art Gallery
Building on the successful re-invigoration of the city’s art gallery, Te Manawa has appointed a new Art Gallery Manager to oversee gallery activities, events and programmes. Toni Edmeades...
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Sunlight – Ihi Kōmaru: from Photon to Photosynthesis
Summer is perfect to spend some time in the sun... and with this interactive from the Te Manawa-made Sunlight - Ihi Kōmaru exhibition, you'll take charge of a photon and escape the sun, in a fun,...
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The Return of the Christmas shopping list, part 2
The Special Christmas wishlist continues! (don't forget part 1) Another list we've got for you In case ideas are running low It's filled with goodies that we have For just in case you didn't...
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A Renaissance
When the decision was made to curtail the Art Gallery renewal project, the three branches of Te Manawa that create exhibitions knew something special would be required of them. The April 2019...
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