LATE 03: Voyage of the Ancestors
Thursday, 5 November
The human journey to New Zealand was of the most remarkable migrations ever. How did these voyages take place, and what happened when we arrived here?
Finlay Macdonald hosts a panel of speakers including Jock Phillips, General Editor of Te Ara: The On-Line Encyclopaedia of New Zealand; Geoffrey Irwin, Professor of Archaeology at Auckland University; and Matahi Brightwell, whose research has been instrumental in the revival of traditional methods in building, navigating and sailing.
Music on the evening includes performances from SJD, David Kilgour with Sam Hunt, violinist Elena and oboist Russell Walder.
6.30pm Museum Open, Grand Foyer entrance
7.30pm – 8.30pm Panel Discussion
8.45pm – 10.30pm Entertainment
Tickets $15 (+bf) from www.lateatthemuseum.com or phone 306 7048.
Food and a cash bar will be available. Please enter via the Grand Foyer entrance. Recommended for ages 15+.
