Things to See & Do
Te Pō »
Te Pō is Te Puia’s evening cultural experience. It is a feast of cultural storytelling, entertainment and Māori kai (indigenous food).
Te Heketanga a Rangi »
Feel the energy of this sacred place. Te Heketanga a Rangi (heavenly origins) comprises twelve monumental contemporary carvings reaching skywards, each representing a celestial guardian in Te Arawa culture.
National Carving, Weaving and Pounamu Schools »
Visit the national carving and weaving schools and the pounamu development and training unit where masters and students share their art and their stories while they work, and will be happy to answer your questions.
Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley »
Step into our ancient valley where geysers, including the world-famous Pohutu geyser, mud pools, and boiling waters still play after 40,000 years.
Māori Cultural Performances »
Experience the thrill of Māori songs and dances and the warmth and manaakitanga (hospitality) of the performers who enthral and entertain every day.
Rotowhio Marae »
Visit the fully carved wharenui (meeting house) Te Aronui a Rua and the pre-European Pikirangi Village to get a feel for everyday life in the past.
Kiwi House »
Discover the fascinating traits of New Zealand’s national icon and listen to the songs of other birds in our beautiful valley.
Our Galleries »
Experience stories of voyaging, arrival and adaptation in New Zealand in Te Puia’s world class galleries, Ngā Waru Pū Manawa and Te Whare Tapere. Understand more about the concepts and customs of our world.
Mark of Authenticity »
Te Puia’s Official Mark of Authenticity acts as an independent quality measure for all tāonga produced by the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.
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