Tuia 250 Events

Tuia 250 Events

Commemorations (2019x)

Sep 12, 2019 | Commemorations (2019x), News

The Tuia – Encounters 250 national commemoration celebrates Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific voyaging heritage and acknowledges the first onshore encounters between Māori and Pākehā in 1769–70. There are events happening now in regions right around the country. There are opportunities to join the journey by going on board the vessels at the landing sites. Crews are offering family-friendly opportunities to learn about Pacific, Māori and European sailing and navigation traditions through interactive activities, displays, star domes, guest speakers, roadshow trucks and more.

Tuia 250 Voyage

Tuia 250 Voyage

Commemorations (2019x)

Sep 11, 2019 | Commemorations (2019x), News

Cast your gaze to Te Moananui a Kiwa – the mighty Pacific Ocean – from the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand this October to December, and you’ll be treated to the sight of the Tuia 250 Voyage – a journey of national significance. Crews on two waka hourua from Aotearoa, three tall ships including the Endeavour replica from Australia, and the va’a tipaerua Fa’afaite from Tahiti are sailing to and engaging with 14 communities. The Tuia 250 Voyage flotilla lands at sites of historic and cultural significance giving a platform to communities, iwi and hapū to share their stories of arrival and their encounters with Tupaia, James Cook and the Endeavour crew.

Encounter 2020: Initiative Launched to Commemorate Captain James Cook’s Arrival in Australia

Encounter 2020: Initiative Launched to Commemorate Captain James Cook’s Arrival in Australia

Commemorations (2019x)

Aug 23, 2019 | Commemorations (2019x), News

A major new initiative aimed at commemorating Captain James Cook’s arrival in Australia and marking the impact on Australia’s Indigenous peoples has been launched on Thursday. Through a series of exhibitions around the country, educational projects and outreach events, the program, Encounter 2020, will commemorate the 250th anniversary since Captain Cook arrived in Botany Bay and went on to chart the east coast of Australia. Central to it will be the lasting impact it had on Australia’s First Peoples and in shaping the country’s future.

Cook’s 250th: Epic Indigenous Stories to Tell a Different Story

Cook’s 250th: Epic Indigenous Stories to Tell a Different Story

Commemorations (2019x)

Aug 22, 2019 | Commemorations (2019x), News

The logs of James Cook as he charted the east coast of Australia in 1770 gave the perspective from the deck of the H.M.S Endeavour looking to shore. Now for the first time, the view of his ship and men from the shore, including some Aboriginal people yelling at them to go away, will be given equal weight during activities in 2020 to mark 250 years since Cook’s voyage.

250th Anniversary of Captain Cook’s Voyage to Australia

250th Anniversary of Captain Cook’s Voyage to Australia

Commemorations (2019x)

Aug 21, 2019 | Commemorations (2019x), News

The Australian Government has announced a package of measures to mark the 250th Anniversary of James Cook’s first voyage to Australia and the Pacific in 1770 (Cook 250). To mark the 250th anniversary of the voyage (Cook 250), funding is being provided for a range of activities, including a range of reflective exhibitions, activities and events delivered by the National Library of Australia (NLA), Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) and National Museum of Australia (NMA).