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To Grow, Balance and Nurture
Te Taru White, the Kaihatu (joint leader and curator) of Aotearoa New Zealand's national museum, explains the responsibility of guarding the past and translating it to the future. In museums this principle extends to any kind of collective management; it is not a question of ownership and property but rather of contributing one's abilities for the sake of the whole.
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.
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