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The collectionsNgā kohinga taonga

Dive into Te Papa’s range of websites, from Collections Online to the blog, and find out about our collections policy and acquisition process.

Our collections policy

Learn why and how Te Papa acquires new objects.

Acquisition process

Primarily, Te Papa collects items that have (or might grow to have) iconic value for New Zealand. We receive funding from the government for collections development, enabling us to acquire major items of national significance.

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