Turnbull Library
A Turnbull-held painting gets unexpected help
1 Aug 2021
The public was asked to chip in for remedial work on an historic oil painting of the iconic White Terraces. It's held in the Alexander Turnbull Library collection, and the crowd-sourcing appeal has… Audio, Gallery
Alexander Turnbull's gift - Chris Szekely & Rachel Underwood
24 Jun 2018
If you research anything in New Zealand, sooner or later his name will crop up - but who knows much about Alexander Turnbull, apart from the fact he gave his name to one of our great libraries? Simon… Audio
Exhibition aims to dispel negative stereotypes of Māori women
7 Jun 2017
A new exhibition aims to dispel stereotyped portrayals of Māori women in 19th century art as passive and one dimensional.
Jeavons Baillie: conservation and the National Library
15 Oct 2016
Kim Hill talks to Jeavons Baillie, who volunteered to assist with painting restoration in Florence after the devastating floods in November 1966, was the first Conservation Officer for the Alexander… Audio