North & South

THE ART OF STORYTELLING

Events are being held nationwide to mark Tuia – Encounters 250, the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival in New Zealand (visit mch.govt.nz/tuia250 or the “Tuia 250” page on Facebook). Key exhibitions and book releases include:

• (Auckland Museum, till (Allen & Unwin, $35), written by Courtney Sina Meredith and illustrated by Mat Tait for ages 8-12.

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