Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Te Papa is the National Museum of New Zealand. It was established as a Crown entity under the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Act 1992.
Purpose/Functions:
The principal functions of the Museum are to develop, conserve and house collections of works of art and items relating to history and the natural environment, to make these collections accessible to the public, and to exhibit these collections.
The Museum also has research and educational roles, and has developed national services, in co-operation with other New Zealand museums, to provide appropriate support to other institutions and organisations holding objects or collections of national importance.
Board Appointments:
The Board has between six and eight members including the Chair.
Members are appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage for a term of up to three years and are eligible for re-appointment.
Skills and Experience:
As well as the governance skills mentioned on the Governance front page, specific skills required for this Board include:
- knowledge of the cultural sector
- knowledge and experience of the specific activities of Te Papa.
Time Commitment:
7 one-day meetings of the Board per annum. In addition, most members sit on Board committees and represent Te Papa at a variety of functions and events.
Board Membership (expiry of term in brackets):
- John Judge – Chair (June 2009)
- John Allen (June 2009)
- Bob Harvey (June 2009)
- Lorraine Wilson (June 2009)
- John Henderson (August 2009)
- Hon Sandra Lee (July 2010)
- Ngatata Love (July 2010)
- Sue Piper (June 2011)