Nga Taonga Sound Archives
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: A feeling for the forest Part 1 & 2
Today Nga Taonga's Kahu Kutia (who is also from Ngāi Tūhoe) shares excerpts of the one of RNZ's Spectrum programme made in 1982 from the sound archives. Audio, Gallery
Nga Taonga Sound Archives - V.J Day
This Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II or V.J. Day, with a special commemoration to be held at the Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington. Audio, Gallery
Nga Taonga Sound Archives - a sound history of the Manapouri power project
In today's visit to the sound archives with Sarah Johnston we go back 50 years, when building the Tiwai smelter and power station at Lake Manapouri were the country's biggest-ever construction job. Audio, Gallery
Nga Taonga Sound Archives - Television arrives in Aotearoa
Just over 60 years ago, regular television broadcasts began in New Zealand, on the night of June 1st 1960. Audio, Gallery
Nga Taonga Sound Archives: the history of tourism at Aoraki Mt Cook
For over 130 years Aoraki Mt Cook has been a cornerstone of New Zealand tourism, since the first 'Hermitage' hotel was built at the base of the mountain in 1884. Audio, Gallery
Nga Taonga Sound Archives - WWII sound recordings
New Zealand sound recordings made 80 years ago in the thick of World War II have been recognised as taonga of significant cultural value. Audio, Gallery
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: Wellington’s forgotten shipwreck
The worst shipwreck in Wellington waters was not the sinking of the Wahine in April 1968 (a tragedy which cost 53 lives.) Today is the 111th anniversary of a shipwreck off the south coast which saw… Audio, Gallery
Kiwi camping memories from the Ngā Taonga Sound Archives
In the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, the memories of summers past linger on and Sarah Johnston is back for 2020 to relive some of them with us. Audio, Gallery
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: Happy birthday, Katherine Mansfield!
Writer Katherine Mansfield – one of Wellington's favourite daughters – was born 130 years ago this Sunday, and the capital is throwing her a birthday party. This weekend's birthday party – held at… Audio, Gallery