Te Papa forecasts $13m deficit, downgrades visitor targets

Te Papa forecasts $13m deficit, downgrades visitor targets

Ethan Manera

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Wellington Reporter·NZ Herald·

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Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The country’s national museum is preparing for another year of multi-million-dollar losses, despite recent international accolades recognising it as a top tourist attraction.

Te Papa Tongarewa has released its Statement of Performance Expectations 2025/26 showing a forecast $13m deficit for the Crown Entity after depreciation.

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