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Noelle McCarthy and 20 taonga from Te Papa that have helped shape our nation's identity

Ours: Treasures from Te Papa RNZ Originals

    • Society & Culture

Noelle McCarthy and 20 taonga from Te Papa that have helped shape our nation's identity

    Jody Wyllie and Te Hau ki Tūranga

    Jody Wyllie and Te Hau ki Tūranga

    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.

    • 6 min
    Ours: Lady Pippa Blake and NZL32

    Ours: Lady Pippa Blake and NZL32

    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.

    • 7 min
    Ema Tavola and the Isa Lei song

    Ema Tavola and the Isa Lei song

    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.

    • 5 min
    The Topp Twins and the dolls

    The Topp Twins and the dolls

    These knitted creations are a Topp tribute to the beloved alter-egos of New Zealand's most famous folk-singing/yodelling/comedy duo.

    • 6 min
    Pauline Cowens and the Snell Shoe

    Pauline Cowens and the Snell Shoe

    This spiky item helped a relatively unknown New Zealand athlete seize gold, and instant fame, at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

    • 8 min
    Ngila Dickson and the Xena costume

    Ngila Dickson and the Xena costume

    What happens when Greek mythology meets modern pop culture feminism, with a bit of Kiwi battler thrown in?

    • 6 min

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