David Bowie
This post was first published shortly after the passing of David Bowie. We wanted to highlight this fascinating recording. Like
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Sound
Audio Curios: Meditation for Dogs
This fascinating short piece was originally published in 2015 but we thought it needed to be heard again 🐶 A
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Power from the River
Hydroelectric power has a long history in Aotearoa New Zealand, with the first projects commissioned in the early 20th century.
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Sarah Johnston’s Best of Jesse Mulligan
Ngā Taonga has a regular spot on RNZ’s Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan where we share sound archive recordings. Always fascinating,
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Te Karanga a te Huia | The Call of the Huia
By Sarah Johnston (Client Services Co-ordinator, Radio – Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision) One of the most often requested items
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The legacy of Rangiātea Church
Reflections on the first 100 years of Ōtaki’s iconic Rangiātea Church were beautifully captured in two audio recordings of the
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori grows year after year and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision provides a wealth of
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Recordings of Hone Tuwhare
This biography was provided by the Hone Tuwhare Trust for which we give special thanks. Our collection of Hone
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‘Paging Uncle Sam’ and finding Cy Cress
After listening to Paging Uncle Sam – a variety show featuring American troops stationed in New Zealand during the Second
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A Feeling for the Forest
I te wā o te noho whakamohoao, i whakapau kaha ana ngā kaimahi o Ngā Taonga ki te whakarārangi i
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