Episodes

  • Jody Wyllie and Te Hau ki Tūranga

    Jody Wyllie and Te Hau ki Tūranga
    Jun 25 2018
    Our last taonga is not just an object, but a sacred place, and an "encyclopedia" of the history, traditions and art and culture of the people of Rongowhakaata.
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    7 mins
  • Ours: Lady Pippa Blake and NZL32

    Ours: Lady Pippa Blake and NZL32
    Jun 18 2018
    This is a story about one of the most magical victories in New Zealand's sporting history, and the inspiring legacy that it has left in its wake.
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    8 mins
  • Ema Tavola and the Isa Lei song

    Ema Tavola and the Isa Lei song
    Jun 11 2018
    This is one of the most well-loved songs of the Pacific and its beautiful, wistful quality still endures - 100 years on from its debut.
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    5 mins
  • The Topp Twins and the dolls

    The Topp Twins and the dolls
    Jun 4 2018
    These knitted creations are a Topp tribute to the beloved alter-egos of New Zealand's most famous folk-singing/yodelling/comedy duo.
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    7 mins
  • Pauline Cowens and the Snell Shoe

    Pauline Cowens and the Snell Shoe
    May 28 2018
    This spiky item helped a relatively unknown New Zealand athlete seize gold, and instant fame, at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
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    8 mins
  • Ngila Dickson and the Xena costume

    Ngila Dickson and the Xena costume
    May 21 2018
    What happens when Greek mythology meets modern pop culture feminism, with a bit of Kiwi battler thrown in?
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    6 mins
  • Googie Tapsell and the Patu Parāoa

    Googie Tapsell and the Patu Parāoa
    May 14 2018
    This patu parāoa (whalebone hand weapon) used during the New Zealand Wars offers a window or "little cobweb” into New Zealand’s past.
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    8 mins
  • Leah McFall and the Suffragette medal

    Leah McFall and the Suffragette medal
    May 7 2018
    This little object is so small it could fit in your pocket, yet it's a powerful symbol of one woman's courage and activism in very difficult conditions.
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    8 mins