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

5.9K views · 168 reactions | #MANAWANUI The commander says it was an honour to receive the taonga from Derek Ladelli, who is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest tā moko artists. Full story: bit.ly/2Wp8Ato | Te Ao Māori News | Facebook

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

How do museum staff care for and clean our precious taonga? Take a peek behind the scenes with the Maritime Museum's Collection Care Team. What you find out might surprise you!✨ | New Zealand Maritime Museum

Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is calling for photographs and stories of soldiers who served in B Company of the 28th Māori Battalion during World War ll. This initiative aims to fill the museum with stories told, developed and delivered by families of soldiers that served in the New Zealand army during World War ll. #aotearoa #teaomāori #rotorua #māoribattalion #bcompany | Te Ao Māori News