The Main Gallery is the ever-changing face of Puke Ariki and provides a place to showcase national and international touring exhibitions.  It also provides a space to display our own self-generated exhibitions.

Jane Dove Juneau © 2008

Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy

29 February - 25 May 2008
Main Exhibitions Gallery

An exhibition featuring artwork, images and objects inspired by the relationships of our people with our land.  Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy investigates the landforms, the history and politics of land ownership and how we have divided, exploited or protected land in Taranaki.




Jane Dove Juneau © 2008


Related Events

Taranaki Whenua: A Curatorial Perspective
Free floor talks of the Taranaki Whenua Gallery by Puke Ariki curators.  Each curator will discuss the exhibition from their own perspective.

Ruth Harvey, Curator Pictorial Collections
Sunday 18 March, 11.00am




Jane Dove Juneau © 2008


Speaker Series

Prior registration is essential for these events. Please phone 06 759 6060 to register.

Trying to See the Unseen: Archaeological Geophysical Surveys in Taranaki
Wednesday 7 May, 6.00pm, Learning Centre

Dr Hans-Dieter Bader examines the uses of archaeological geophysical methods in Taranaki, including the Bell Block Bypass and excavation sites in Omata.



Jane Dove Juneau © 2008


New Puke Ariki Publication

Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy includes more than 100 striking colour images of historic and contemporary paintings, photographs, maps and artefacts, along with detailed text.

New essays by Geoff Park, Mahinekura Reinfeld, Danny Keenan, Pat Greenfield, Peter Adds and David Walter continue this discussion of Taranaki land.



Taranaki Whenua: life blood legacy is an ideal gift and a valuable addition to your home library.  Copies are available from Vivid - The Museum Store and Wadsworth for $50.00.

Order online here.