New programmes available at Puke Ariki

We delivered several one-off programmes last term, and enjoyed developing these lessons. We received fantastic feedback and would like to now offer these programmes to all schools in 2012:

Taranaki Detective Trail

Put on your detective hat to discover the unique Taranaki identities hidden in the museum. Who are our icons? Why are they famous?

Taranaki Tourism

See Taranaki through the eyes of a tourist. Visit the iSite and museum galleries to investigate key Taranaki tourist attractions.

Parihaka

An introduction to the history and legacies of Parihaka. Ideal for secondary students of history, art, drama and te reo Māori.

A full list of the current programmes are on the Puke Ariki website.

Upcoming education events at Puke Ariki

Stuck for something to do these holidays? The Puke Ariki education team is involved in a series of family friendly educational events. Bring your whole family along for some fun learning, offered in partnership with the Taranaki Regional Council.

Spaces are limited - we recommend you register early on 06 759 6060.

Coastal Birdtrackers
Wednesday 11 April, 9.00am-10.30am - meet outside Chaddy's Charters
Join educator Nathan Hills to consider the impact of urbanisation on coastal environments. Come and learn how to identify birdtracks! This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Volcanic Taranaki
Thursday 19 April, 2.00pm, Opunake Library
Explore the geological history of Mt Taranaki and learn about some of the emergency procedures you should know when living under our very own volcano!

Safe Fun in the Sun
Saturday 21 April, 10.30am-12.00pm, Noel and Melva Yarrow Education Room, Puke Ariki
Margaret Amore presents a session on having fun in the water. Families will enjoy learning about different techniques for surviving in the sea. Please bring a hat and a towel!

Check out the Puke Ariki website for more information about school holiday events.

Bert Crenca on 'the Art of Community'

Check out this link for details of a free presentation by Umberto Crenca, the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of AS220, a non-profit centre for the arts in Providence, Rhode Island.

Umberto will visit Puke Ariki on Friday 13 April to discuss 'the mechanics of creating vibrant communities by providing space and tools for self realisation through self expression'.

The talk will be of special interest to arts organisations, youth organisations, educational institutions, artists and community development organisations. Puke Ariki will provide drinks and nibbles afterwards to allow for networking and meet & greet with Umberto.

 Please RSVP to pukearikiadmin@pukeariki.com or phone (06) 759 0894.