Bishop Francis Redwood’s World Record tenure
Nearly 90 years ago, Ōtaki was the site of a major commemoration – the Diamond Jubilee of Archbishop Francis Redwood.
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Did Robert Steele’s Missing Movies Go Up in Flames?
As part of our search for the missing early films of Robert Steele, we received a slew of tips and
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Remembering Bill Gosden
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Gosden, who played such an important part in the
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Power from the River
Hydroelectric power has a long history in Aotearoa New Zealand, with the first projects commissioned in the early 20th century.
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Plas-Gwyn, the Mystery House
The following blog was written by Jane Paul for a screening that she hosted in 2014, but for some reason it
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Sarah Johnston’s Best of Jesse Mulligan
Ngā Taonga has a regular spot on RNZ’s Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan where we share sound archive recordings. Always fascinating,
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Seen on screen
In the days before social media, selfies, online baby photo albums and website competitions, there were still plenty of ways
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Sound, Vision and the Closet of Curiosities
The 1950s were a time when handheld film cameras were becoming more widely available and ‘home movies’ became widespread. Colour
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Heritage Festivals
Christchurch Heritage Festival – 24 October – 8 November Tūranga in Christchurch will host a screening of material with a
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Auckland Heritage Festival
Heritage Weeks and Festivals provide a great opportunity for audiences to engage with archival material held by Ngā Taonga. Take
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