New Zealand Studies Collection offers a rich exploration of Aotearoa’s history, culture, and natural heritage. Te Hono ki Aotearoa examines the deep connection between Māori culture and ocean navigation, while Memories of Auckland Past brings the city’s history to life. Whetū Mārama: Bright Star celebrates the legacy of Māori navigator Sir Hekenukumai Ngaiwi Puhipi, and Keas showcases New Zealand’s iconic alpine parrots. Designed for libraries, schools, and universities, this collection provides valuable insights into the people, places, and stories that shape New Zealand.
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Whetū Mārama: Bright Star is the story of Sir Hekenukumai Ngaiwi Puhipi, aka Hek Busby, and his significance for Māori in rekindling their wayfinding DNA and for all New Zealanders in reclaiming our place as traditional star voyagers on the world map.
A request from Holland's National Museum of Ethnology to acquire a Māori war canoe (waka taua) as a permanent exhibit resulted in master builder Hector Busby being commissioned to craft one.
What is the solution to overfishing? Small-scale, ethically conscious fishing is typically seen as no longer financially viable. But Nate Smith’s Aotearoa New Zealand-based Gravity Fishing business is directly tackling the effects of overfishing.
Vintage is a feature-length documentary that tells a uniquely Kiwi story capturing the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows of making world-class wine in New Zealand.
A fearless racing driver, a visionary and brilliant engineer, Bruce McLaren was a humble New Zealander who became a Formula One superstar. He also created an enduring legacy – the McLaren motor racing brand.
Join members of the 148-year-old Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in the lead up to the NZ National Show, as they battle each other in their quest for glory.
With unique access to high-ranking candidate Helen Clark, award-winning filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations turns itself inside-out choosing a new Secretary-General.
Terrance Wallace helps minority teens in New Zealand create educational and personal success through a pioneering scheme that gives them access to influential schools.
An ode to the unhurried life, this warm and humorous portrait of Swiss goldsmith Kobi Bosshard, widely regarded as the grandfather of contemporary New Zealand jewellery, explores his philosophy on life, work, growing up and growing old, as captured by his...
This infectious documentary offers a lovely portrait of the resilient power of nature and the inspiring, good-natured manager of the Hinewai Nature Reserve, Hugh Wilson.
Meet the inspiring couple behind 'The Rubbish Trip'. Hannah and Liam are zero-waste heroes – educators, advocates, activists and experts on the whys and hows of reducing waste, a subject about so much more than waste.
