News
There's always something exciting, inspiring and educational happening at MTG Hawke's Bay. Keep up to date with the latest news from the museum below...
Fun at MTG these school holidays!
We have an amazing selection of activities for your children during the October school holidays from trick photogra...
15 September 2021
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Covid-19 Level 2 - MTG is open!
With the move to Level 2 on Tuesday 7 September at 11.59pm, the MTG will open its doors from Wednesday 8th. We are...
8 September 2021
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COVID-19 Level 3 - MTG closed
With COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions being in place from 11.59pm on Tuesday 31st August, MTG remains closed.
18 August 2021
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MTG Hawke's Bay now open
We are back better than ever with two brand new exhibitions. 'Kuru Taonga' tells Kahungunu stories and 'For Home an...
6 August 2021
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Building Work Update: Napier Library to reopen Tuesday 13 April
We're pleased to advise that remedial works on the sprinkler system in the area of the MTG building that is occupie...
6 April 2021
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Building purchased to house regional artefact and taonga collection
Hawke’s Bay’s treasured regional taonga and artefact collection is to be relocated to a new location in Hasting...
16 February 2021
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Positive progress on remedial building work
The Century Theatre at MTG Hawke’s Bay has reopened today after the successful completion of remedial works to fi...
27 January 2021
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Temporary closure of MTG Hawke’s Bay and Napier Library
MTG Hawke’s Bay and Napier Library will close from 5pm Wednesday 23rd December due to urgent remedial work needed...
23 December 2020
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MTG’s exhibition Turuturu: Fingers, Feathers & Fibre wins Resene Award
An exhibition showcasing the breadth of woven Taonga in our regional museum has won the Installation category at th...
12 November 2020
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Popularity determines time in the limelight
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 3 October 2020. Written by Laura V...
3 October 2020
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Keep your eye on the apple at new exhibition
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 26 September 2020. Written by Toni...
26 September 2020
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Slippers symbolise dark history
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 19 September 2020. Written by Gail...
19 September 2020
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Three Māori themed exhibitions at MTG Hawke’s Bay finalists for awards
MTG Hawke’s Bay has done it again – become a finalist in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awa...
18 September 2020
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Celebrating the Māori language
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 12 September 2020. Written by Laur...
12 September 2020
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Bird snares among taonga in MTG's care
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 5 September 2020. Written by Te Hi...
5 September 2020
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Lovers of harmony delighted about new band
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 29 August 2020. Written by Gail Po...
29 August 2020
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Art buyers turn to online sites
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 22 August 2020. Written by Toni Ma...
22 August 2020
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Display focuses on life before 1931 earthquake
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 15 August 2020. Written by Laura V...
15 August 2020
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COVID-19 Level 2 update
With COVID-19 Level 2 restrictions being in place from midday today (Wednesday, 12 August) we would like to reassur...
12 August 2020
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It's all go at MTG Hawke's Bay
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today on Saturday, 8 August 2020. Written by Laura Vodanovich -...
8 August 2020
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Exhibition demonstrates the role of art in a political space
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 01 August. Written by Toni MacKinn...
1 August 2020
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Exploring the links between art and activism
The fascinating links between art and activism, in many forms, is explored in a new exhibition opening at MTG Hawke...
30 July 2020
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Good hired help hard to come by
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 25 July 2020. Written by Gail Pope...
25 July 2020
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Film festival returns to MTG theatre
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 18 July 2020. Written by MTG Direc...
18 July 2020
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NZ International Film Festival screening at Century Theatre from 24 July
Film lovers have an exciting 10 days of movies to look forward to when the New Zealand International Film Festival ...
16 July 2020
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Local artists make a unique contribution as NZ’s storytellers
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 11 July 2020. Written by Toni MacK...
11 July 2020
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Private funding important for the art sector
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 4 July 2020. Written by Toni MacKi...
4 July 2020
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Check out our Boosted campaign and help us make a bit of magic happen...
MAKE 'AROTAHI' HAPPEN
Indelible Design Studio and MTG Hawke’s Bay want to bring this amazing project to Napier...
30 June 2020
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Planning underway for freezing works exhibition
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 27 June 2020. Written by Te Hira H...
27 June 2020
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Gail Pope: Flash, Marineland's sea lion celebrity remembered
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 20 June 2020. Written by Gail Pope...
20 June 2020
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Landscapes capture road trips for level 1
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 13 June 2020. Written by Toni MacK...
13 June 2020
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Prime Minister visit huge morale boost
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 6 June 2020. Written by Laura Voda...
6 June 2020
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Sir Āpirana Ngata's profile a must see
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 30 May 2020. Written by Te Hira He...
30 May 2020
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MTG educator on Home Learning TV channel tomorrow
Museum educator Natasha Hanara from MTG Hawke’s Bay will star in the very first episodes to highlight the work of...
27 May 2020
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The silver is out at MTG
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 23 May 2020. Written by Gail Poe -...
23 May 2020
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Arts sector needs our support after Covid 19 coronavirus lockdown
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 16 May 2020. Written by Toni MacKi...
16 May 2020
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Level 2 - We are open!
We are excited to confirm a move to Alert Level 2 means we can re-open our doors and welcome you back!
15 May 2020
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Covid 19 coronavirus level 2 - Support the local options
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 9 May 2020. Written by Laura Vodan...
9 May 2020
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The importance of wahakura, or pepi-pod
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 2 May 2020. Written by Te Hira Hen...
2 May 2020
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Evocative watercolour of Anzac Cove
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 25 April 2020. Written by Gail Pop...
25 April 2020
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Artist makes extraordinary works out of ordinary objects
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 18 April 2020. Written by Toni Mac...
18 April 2020
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Enjoy art from your armchair with MTG Hawke’s Bay
Museum lovers can visit MTG Hawke’s Bay without leaving home, now that MTG Hawke's Bay has more than 29,000 items...
10 April 2020
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Memories play important role in future
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today on Saturday 4 April 2020. Written by Laura Vodanovich - M...
4 April 2020
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Shooting trophy gifted to museum
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 28 March 2020. Written by Gail Pope -...
28 March 2020
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COVID-19 Update
The Government's announcement this afternoon (23 March 2020) means we have had to close our doors.
23 March 2020
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Te Kooti turned to Bible after arrest
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday 21 March 2020. Written by Te Hira Hend...
21 March 2020
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COVID-19 Update
The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly evolving.
Your health and wellbeing is our top priority, so we are monito...
20 March 2020
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Take a tour, discover the soul of the city
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 14 March 2020. Written by Toni MacKin...
14 March 2020
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Toitoi events centre opening joyous event
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 7 March 2020. Written by MTG Direc...
7 March 2020
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Celebrate Children's day at the museum
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 29 February 2020. Written by Laura...
29 February 2020
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Bride dares to wear Flapper dress
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 22 February 2020. Written by Gail ...
22 February 2020
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Art Deco on display at MTG
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 15 February 2020. Written by Laura Vo...
15 February 2020
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Exhibitions give insight into museum's vast collection
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 8 February 2020. Written by Laura Vod...
8 February 2020
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How the treaty is and isn't honoured
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 1 February 2020. Written by Te Hira H...
1 February 2020
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Evocative glimpses of early tragedies in cemetery tour
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 25 January 2020. Written by Gail P...
25 January 2020
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Deco delights at MTG Hawke’s Bay
MTG Hawke’s Bay is all set for next month’s Art Deco Festival, hosting several exciting musical events and offe...
23 January 2020
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Enjoy a visual feast of museum treasures on collection tours
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 18 January 2020. Written by Cathy ...
18 January 2020
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Artists draw on nature
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 11 January 2020. Written by Toni MacK...
11 January 2020
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Exciting year ahead
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 4 January 2020. Written by Laura Voda...
4 January 2020
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2019: A year in review
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 28 December 2019. Written by Laura Vo...
28 December 2019
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The genuine Kiwi Christmas tree
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday 21 December. Written by Gail Pope -...
21 December 2019
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Revel in decade of dance and decadence
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 14 December 2019. Written by Gail ...
15 December 2019
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Plan a visit to the Faraday Centre
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 7 December. Written by Laura Vodanovi...
8 December 2019
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Ngāti Kahungunu taonga visits MTG
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturda, 30 November. Written by Te Hira Hender...
1 December 2019
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Rongonui exhibition opens Saturday, 30 November
A special exhibition highlighting Ngāti Kahungunu taonga and other treasures opens at MTG Hawke’s Bay this Satur...
28 November 2019
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It's all action at museum
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 23 November. Written by Laura Voda...
25 November 2019
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Te Arawhiti taonga welcomed for show
The latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday 16 November 2019. Written by Te Hir...
16 November 2019
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Spoilt for choice when it comes to talent at MTG
The latest MTG column. Published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper, Saturday 9 November 2019. Written by Laura Vod...
9 November 2019
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Black Friday - the day fire swept through towns
Our latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 2 November 2019. Written by Gail Pope...
2 November 2019
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White Night draws in the crowds
Our latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper on Saturday, 26 October 2019. Written by Laura ...
26 October 2019
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Exhibitions, gold award highlights
Our latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today newspaper Saturday, 19 October 2019. Written by Laura Vod...
19 October 2019
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Napier one and only club for nine years
Our latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today Saturday, 12 October 2019. Written by Gail Pope - Social ...
12 October 2019
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MTG wins award for George Nuku: Bottled Ocean 2118 exhibition
The exhibition won the spatial design award in the exhibitions and temporary structures category in the 2019 Design...
7 October 2019
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Something for everyone at museum
Our latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today Saturday, 5 October 2019. Written by Laura Vodanovich - M...
5 October 2019
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Be wowed by White Night
Join us for another fun White Night in the Napier CBD chocka with live performances, check out some awesome art –...
4 October 2019
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Kids help create ‘Mystery of History’
A family-friendly interactive exhibition co-curated by local children opens at MTG Hawke’s Bay this Saturday, 5 O...
2 October 2019
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Partnerships vital for museum
Our latest MTG column, published in the Hawke's Bay Today Saturday, 28 September 2019. Written by Laura Vodanovich ...
28 September 2019
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