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Powerhouse Museum object name thesaurus

January 13, 2012
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Powerhouse Museum in Sydney has developed an extensive object name thesaurus, and has agreed to share it with museums and galleries in New Zealand.

Gordon Crook: 18 Maritimes at The Dowse

November 2, 2011
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The Dowse pays tribute to the life of one of Wellington’s greatest artists, Gordon Crook 1921–2011.

Farewell from Museum Development Officer (North), Ian Wards

September 27, 2011
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The team at NSTP were sad to say goodbye to MDO North, Ian Wards, in early September. Ian has headed south to be Project Curator at Otago Settlers Museum.

Black in Fashion: new pop-up exhibition for the NZ Fashion Museum

September 7, 2011
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A major exhibition that considers the questions of why and how black has become part of our identity as New Zealanders will pop-up in the Auckland Britomart precinct from 9 September to 24 October 2011.

Larry Schaaf

August 18, 2011
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There’s more to Baltimore than the Wire. If you don’t know, now you know…

Expressions Lynette

August 15, 2011
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Lynette Townsend, curator history at Te Papa, will present at Expressions

Expressions Poedua


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Melanie Carlisle and Katherine Campbell are the two paintings conservators at Te Papa Tongarewa.

Ian’s Diary

August 12, 2011
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‘I reckon that when you are planning exhibitions, think about the engaging people related stories and ways to interpret them though means other than text.’

Jenny Harper


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‘The staff at Christchurch Art Gallery are its major strength.’

International expert Carol Ann Scott at Te Papa


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‘What values is the public seeking to satisfy with leisure?’