Past Exhibitions and Events

Exhibitions and events that have been held at Te Kōputu in the past are presented below in reverse chronological order (newest first).

Bay of Plenty Family History Month August 2023

POSTPONED: Tiakina ngā taonga whānau – Caring for Your Taonga

Date:

Wed, 23/08/2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Update 22/08: Please note that our Kaitiaki Taonga / Collections Care Technician is unwell and isolating at home, so this workshop will be postponed until further notice. Museum staff will offer guided tours of the collections to anyone who turns up tomorrow, and will also take contact details and general object enquiries to be followed up. Tēnā koe i ngākaunui mai / Thanks for your understanding.

From kākahu to candelabras, learn about simple ways to care for treasured family heirlooms at home.

Ngā tīwhiri rangahau - Research Tips and Tricks with ‘The Genies’

Date:

Tue, 22/08/2023 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Join local family history experts the Whakatāne Genealogical Society in exploring some of the fantastic resources on hand to help you get started with family history research.

The ‘Genies’ are passionate about family history research and are happy to help with the ‘How To’ of sorting through your own boxes of records and mementos.

Kōrero mō ngā taonga o Te Whare Taonga o Taketake - Whakatāne Museum Research Collections

Date:

Mon, 21/08/2023 - 1:00pm to 3:15pm

Keen to learn more about your whakapapa and family history? We can help!

Learn about the wide range of museum resources and collections on hand to help you research your roots.

From biographical files and community archives to Māori Land Court Minute Books and the fabulous photographic collection, museum staff will introduce you to all sorts of ways to discover local histories.

Ngā māreikura a Matariki, whakaniko ki Ngāti Awa

Artist Floor Talks and Kauae Tehe/Chin Moko Demonstration

Date:

Sun, 20/08/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Enjoy talks from several artists showing works in the Ngā māreikura a Matariki, whakaniko ki Ngāti Awa exhibition, including Dame Robin White, Maria Elliot and Ronn Kupa.

This is also a chance to witness a very special moko live illustration by Ronn Kupa, where a kaiwhiwhi (supported by her whānau) will receive her kauae tehe in the gallery.

Taketake at Twilight

Date:

Fri, 28/07/2023 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

For one night only, discover some of the taonga and special objects housed at Taketake in a whole new light, with kaimahi and Whakatāne Museum Trustees sharing kōrero in celebration of the after hours living light exhibition.