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Te Kakano is the name of the Pacific People Information Centre located in the west wing of the Maori Gallery.
Te Kakano was established to enhance visitor awareness of Pacific Island and Maori cultures and their precious treasures.
The name ‘Te Kakano’, is derived from the ancient expression, “e kore au e ngaro. He kakano i ruia mai i Rangiatea” (I will never be lost, because the seed was planted in Rangiatea). This proverb refers to the values and traditions that have been passed down over generations since Maori left their homeland of Rangiatea. The name, ‘Te Kakano’, illustrates the link Maori maintain with their Polynesian ancestry.
Te Kakano's work is to provide information about Auckland Museum’s Maori and Pacific collections. An important element of Te Kakano’s vision is to enhance the links for Maori and Pacific people to their cultural heritage and to underline the importance of identity for Maori and Pacific people today.
Resources
Taonga databaseThe Taonga database helps visitors to learn more about our Pacific treasures. There is now information on over 2000 treasures. The objects in the database are from the galleries and also from the Museum's storage. Researchers may use a variety of ways to access information on the collections, including a keyword search, a virtual gallery, and a geographic search.
There is also a selection of books and magazines from the Museum Library. These are able to be read in the centre and photocopying facilities are available for visitors who would like to take information home with them.
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Hours
Te Kakano is open seven days of the week from 10am to 5pm, all year round except for Christmas day and ANZAC morning.
Taonga Database
Both Maori and Pacific items are described in the Taonga database. |
Virtual Tour of Maori Court
Over 1000 taonga are on display . This virtual tour gives you a glimpse of their arrangement in the gallery. |
Contact us
Phone: (09) 306 7070 ext 7089
Email: tekakano@aucklandmuseum.com
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Private Bag 92018
Auckland |
