Kaupapa Takata Moana

Tangata Moana Projects

Tangata Moana Projects have involved substantive outreach both in the Pacific Nations and here in Dunedin. We have hosted community events and have supported the Pacific Language weeks throughout the year. Our Pacific Cultures Gallery is also currently under renovation!

Faiva O Su'a – Otago Tatau

Published 17 September 2025

A historic event was run by the So'oula o Samoa community group and hosted by Tūhura Otago Museum from 3 June to 14 June. Faiva O Su'a – Otago Tatau 2025 involved a public lecture by Su'a Sulu'ape Peter as well as eight members of the Samoan community receiving their Pe'a (traditional Men's tattoo) or Malu (traditional women's tattoo) and many other members receiving tuālima tatau (women's hand tattoo) and taulima tatau (men's armband tattoo).

Samoa Science Showcase

Published 17 September 2025

Our Far from Frozen and Science of Medicines showcases received funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to tour Samoa, engaging with students on both Upolu and Savai'i to help foster STEM as a career pathway and get students engaged in climate science and the science of medicine.

Te Rangi Atea – Beyond the Skies

Published 17 September 2025

In November 2024, Tūhura Otago Museum's Outreach and Education team took the showcase Tūhura Tuarangi – Aotearoa in Space to Mangaia in the Cook Islands in support of their Science Expo.