Education Programmes

Tangata Whenua – People of the Land

Learn how tangata whenua used natural resources, connected and adapted to their land and overcame challenges.

The Cutting Edge: stone to steel tools in the 1800s (year 4 & up)

In this hands-on lesson, students compare stone and steel tools to explore Māori stone technology and the impact of European trade, and practice some stone working techniques.

Fight or Flight: The race to save our endangered species

In this lesson students will compare the life stories of two New Zealand endemic bird species: the huia and kōkako. Activity stations will be run in the interactive Taranaki Natura

Sea Change

In this thought-provoking lesson students will learn about marine life off the coast of Taranaki, exciting local research and the impact human activity is having on our oceans.

Homework!

A bi-annual art exhibition celebrating Taranaki artists. Join Govett Brewster Art Gallery Kaiako to explore the Home Work Maunga Auaha

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Hōtaka ManakohiEducation Programmes

Tangata Whenua – People of the Land

The Cutting Edge: stone to steel tools in the 1800s (year 4 & up)

Fight or Flight: The race to save our endangered species

Sea Change

Homework!