Trade: Incentive groups and events
Recognise and reward your team or clients with a truly special experience at Te Papa, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum. We offer tailored incentive group packages and versatile event spaces, making us an inspiring destination for corporate rewards, team building, meetings, conferences, and business events.
Incentive group packages
Looking to motivate your team with an exclusive money-can’t-buy experience? Take them behind the scenes at Te Papa on a guided tour or enjoy after-hours access and delicious local cuisine at a private dining event. Our tours and packages can be customised to create an unforgettable visit for your clients.
Exclusive exhibition access: Private viewings of permanent, temporary, or touring exhibitions at Te Papa.
VIP guided tours: Personalised tours with expert guides that take your team or clients to areas of the museum normally off-limits to visitors.
Private events and dining: Exceptional spaces for dinners, receptions, and themed events.
Business events and venue hire
Situated on Wellington’s waterfront, Te Papa boasts the city’s largest selection of venues, surrounded by award-winning exhibitions and taonga.
Our venues team, known as Tākina Events, manages 29 spaces across two iconic Wellington venues: Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand’s national museum, and the award-winning new Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre. With 10,000 square metres of multi-purpose conference and exhibition space across two floors, Tākina blends flexibility and functionality with cutting-edge contemporary design and technology.
Our talented chefs create menus designed to showcase Aotearoa New Zealand, using the best locally sourced and produced products supplied by local and iwi-owned businesses. Any leftovers are donated to Kaibosh, a leading food rescue charity.
Te Papa is a bicultural institution that works in partnership with local iwi, drawing on traditions and values to foster a sense of place and heritage. Tikanga services are available to support your event.
Our experienced Tākina Events team offers:
Meeting rooms and conference facilities: From intimate boardrooms to large conference halls, equipped with the latest technology.
Customised corporate events: Tailored event experiences, from award dinners to cocktail functions and product launches.
Catering services: High-quality catering and menu options providing attendees with local, sustainable, and delicious cuisine.
Event coordination: Expert support to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Every event, conference, or incentive held at Te Papa supports the mahi of Aotearoa New Zealand’s national museum.
Contact
Tours & VIP experiences
Email: tours@tepapa.govt.nz
Phone: +64 4 381 7111
Venue enquiries
Email: enquiries@takinaevents.co.nz
Phone: +64 4 381 7272
Tākina Events 2023. Photo by Homegrown Creative. Te Papa (235005)
