Laurence Aberhart: Recent Taranaki Photographs

There's an exciting programme available at Aotea Utanganui in Pātea next month, focusing on the unique features of the work of photographer Laurence Aberhart.

Students will see the world through a photographer’s eyes as they explore Laurence Aberhart’s images and deepen their understanding of how black and white photographs work. Utilising the museum camera collection, students will also investigate significant developments in photography.



Image: Laurence Aberhart Taranaki from Awatuna, Taranaki, 27 September 2009



This programme is offered for a limited time (14 September to 21 October only) and is available for all year levels. Contact us to book your class.

This programme supports the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery exhibition currently showing at Aotea Utanganui. The exhibition is produced by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery with generous support from the Lysaght-Watt Trust through the Govett-Brewster Foundation.

Pigskins and Grass Stains

There's a fun new programme available at Aotea Utanganui for our South Taranaki schools.

You might remember the Puke Ariki exhibition It's Not Just a Game: Whanāu, Whakapapa, Whutupaoro, which was so popular with schools and visitors during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Now It's Not Just a Game is on show at Aotea Utanganui, and our educator Rob has developed a fantastic programme for schools in support of the exhibition.

Pigskins and Grass Stains will explore the history of rugby in Taranaki, and consider the social impact of rugby on the wider community. Students will have a fantastic time discovering more about the traditions and histories of this famous game.  It's available for all year levels and runs for 75 minutes.

Contact us to learn more or book online.

Transport us...to Aotea Utanganui

Did you know that Puke Ariki has an educator based at Aotea Utanganui, Museum of South Taranaki? Rob Groat offers a variety of interactive educational programmes at the newly reopened Aotea Utanganui in Patea, working with primary and secondary schools throughout South Taranaki.

Check out Rob's programmes here or contact Rob to discuss a programme that suits your needs.

Rob checks out a Suzuki RG400 currently on display in the Aotea Utanganui exhibition Easy Rider.

Easy Rider is the new exhibition at Aotea Utanganui featuring a fascinating collection of historic bicycles, motorcycles, photographs and memorabilia, including items from the Aotea Utanganui collection. The supporting educational programme is Transport Us, which examines the history of different types of transport in South Taranaki. Transport Us is adaptable for all ages and year levels and is an excellent complement to Easy Rider. 

Contact us to make a booking for Transport Us or any other programme.