Posts tagged with taonga

A selection of three LPs laid on a table in a fan shape.

Waiata — Digital taonga from Utaina!

By Mark Hector
23 May 2024
Celebrating NZ Music Month with taonga digitised by the Utaina Project team.
Collections
An image of a woman on a multicoloured background.

Updating the language we use to describe our collections

By Emma Roache
27 February 2024
Reparative description at the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Collections
A woman stands among archival shelving lined with boxes of photographic prints while holding open a box and displaying a black and white print.

Te hokinga mai

By Jessica Moran
31 January 2024
The return to New Zealand of photos from the Fairfax Archive of newspaper prints.
Collections
Black and white photo of a man and woman reading a book together.

The word on our literary partnerships and events programme

By Zoe Roland
6 December 2023
Our partnerships with the literary community.
Events
Three people pose for a photograph while smiling at the camera and wearing colourful patterned shirts.

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa

By Suliana Vea
8 September 2023
Celebrating Samoa Language Week at the Library.
Collections Events
A group of people leaning over a table watching a woman making a box.

Off the record | Keeping it local

By Chris Szekely
6 September 2023
An interview with Vicki-Anne Heikell about working in the world of conservation.
Behind the scenes
Group photo of Māori men and women at the National Library Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa.

Iwi Archivist Symposium, Te Pūranga

By Vicki-Anne Heikell
4 August 2023
Awhi mai awhi atu, sharing how we care for culture and heritage.
Events
Sunrise on carvings at Omahu marae.

Kahungunu ringa hora — Cyclone Gabrielle relief

By Clare Butler
21 June 2023
Supporting Omahu marae after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Outside the Library
Smiling young woman sitting on colourful fabric blocks.

Interning with the Public Engagement team

By Ella Ayto
17 May 2023
Celebrating Waitangi Day and a programme for older adults.
Events
Black and white portrait of the face of Richard Nunns.

Doctor Richard Nunns 1945-2021

By Mark Hector
10 June 2021
Commemorating the life of Dr Richard Nunns, musician, researcher and teacher who was recognised and honoured for his services to taonga puoro and Māori music.
Collections Outside the Library
Courtney Johnston, Kate Hunter, Robyn Bargh, and Bridget Williams sitting.

Taonga and mana

By Public Programmes
2 June 2016
A panel discussion about creating experiences and stories of New Zealand's heritage.
Events