Sharing Power

Te Taru White, the Kaihatu (joint leader and curator) of Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum, explains the difficulty of creating oneness in a country where indigenous people have been marginalized. Sharing power at the level of national institutions can help empower the marginalized and work toward oneness.

Te Taru White is the Kaihatu (joint leader and curator) of Te Papa, Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum. He travels around the world speaking about how museums can bring cultures together, sharing stories and developing understanding and appreciation for other peoples. We met with Te Taru on the last day of our trip during a fierce storm on the North Island whose howling winds you can hear in the background of the interview. Full bio and links »