New stereo-microscope for Te Papa's art conservators
The Foundation is delighted to announce that the stereo-microscope purchased for Te Papa has arrived safely and is now officially in use.
Reflecting on 2022: Year in Review
Te Papa Foundation had a fruitful year in 2022 with special evenings, generously supported campaigns, and the successful inaugural fundraising event, Spring Fling.
New team leading Foundation
Alongside the appointment of Devorah Blumberg as Te Papa's Director, Partnerships & Development, the Foundation is pleased to welcome new Te Papa Foundation Manager, Rebecca Galloway.
Orchids at the ready: 2023 Scholarship success
News of the Orchid campaign to support Dr Carlos Lehnebach's scholarship students.
Rita Angus tours the country
Continuing the Foundation’s support of the arts, we were delighted to support Te Papa’s Summer 2021 blockbuster exhibition in Toi Art which, after attracting huge crowds, is now on tour around the country for all to enjoy.
Governor General accepts patronage of Te Papa Foundation
We are delighted to announce that Dame Cindy Kiro has kindly accepted our invitation of patronage of the Te Papa Foundation.
Orchid Conservation led by Te Papa
Led by Carlos Lehnebach, Natural History Curator of Botany, Te Papa has been undertaking field work across New Zealand to collect and describe rare and native orchids – of which there are about 20 potentially new orchid species.
Welcome to Honorary Life Members
It is with warm welcome that the Te Papa Foundation announces that Rt. Hon. Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM CVO QSO DStJ, and Sir David Gascoigne KNZM CBE QSO CStJ have accepted the invitation as Honorary Life Members of the Te Papa Foundation.
Growing Pasifika Language Weeks
Each year Te Papa’s public programmes team delivers 10 Pasifika language weeks, embracing and sharing Pacific cultures and languages with Te Papa’s visitors.