Remember how we symbolically adopted a Māui dolphin on Shane Jones' behalf? Come with us to deliver our adoption certificate and dolphin plushie to the Minister to remind him that this critically endangered taonga species is NOT a “mythological creature”... | WWF New Zealand

#OnThisDay in 2002, Aotearoa New Zealand lost the legendary Dalvanius Prime 💚 From a boy in South Taranaki with circus dreams to a visionary who reshaped the sound of our nation, Dalvanius became a true taonga of the Kiwi music industry. His journey took him from Sydney stages with The Fascinations to creating the timeless anthem ‘Poi E’ with the late Ngoi Pēwhairangi, a song that continues to uplift generations. 🎥 In the documentary ‘Dalvanius’, filmed during the final stages of his battle wi

47K views · 399 reactions | #WorldWildlifeDay - time for us to celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand's taonga (treasures) ❤️ Our unique nature makes for a perfect home for diverse fauna; dolphins, whales, yellow-eyed penguins (Hoiho), seals, tuatara and much more. #NZMustDo | 100% Pure New Zealand | Facebook

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It's the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! Join us as we learn new kupu (words) this week. Then, haere mai (come) to the whare taonga (Museum) to see these amazing taonga (treasures) and practice your new kupu. Today, Trish, our Pou Tiaki / Collections & Curatorial Lead, has chosen an object from the collection to commemorate Suffrage Day - celebrating 19th September 132 years ago when women gained the right to vote, and acknowledging Kate Sheppard who was instrumental in leading the w

This week is the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). To celebrate, Museum staff share their favourite taonga (treasure) from the collection! #tewikiotereomāori | Canterbury Museum

Do you know where the first game of Rugby League was played in New Zealand? Find out the answer and more at the New Zealand Rugby League Museum in Penrose! Our Museum recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the NZRL Museum, and we're excited to share knowledge and expertise between our Museums to ensure the stories and taonga from the Rugby League community can live on for years to come. Gordy and the team would love to see you next time you're at Mount Smart Stadium. Their Museum is