https://groundlinenews.com/nz/culture/Local arts, language, heritage and daily life. Each briefing includes the source date, evidence, interpretation and remaining uncertainty. Cultural background and past events are labelled; this is not a live event calendar.https://groundlinenews.com/nz/articles/te-papa-opens-a-major-m-ori-carving-exhibition-bdeae9489c55/https://groundlinenews.com/nz/articles/te-papa-opens-a-major-m-ori-carving-exhibition-bdeae9489c55/He Toi Whakairo opened on 29 August 2026, bringing Māori carving into a major long-term exhibition.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:18:06 +0000https://groundlinenews.com/nz/articles/women-s-photography-brings-wh-nau-and-place-into-focus-697201cf0981/https://groundlinenews.com/nz/articles/women-s-photography-brings-wh-nau-and-place-into-focus-697201cf0981/Te Papa’s Slow Burn exhibition examines identity, whānau, place and time through women’s photography.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:18:06 +0000https://groundlinenews.com/nz/articles/mahuru-m-ori-creates-a-community-language-entry-point-3db04668874c/https://groundlinenews.com/nz/articles/mahuru-m-ori-creates-a-community-language-entry-point-3db04668874c/Te Papa’s events page lists He Puna Kōrero conversations with Māori language leaders for Mahuru Māori.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:18:06 +0000