Bringing Lyttelton’s Past to Life
– By Sarah Johnston (Client Services Co-ordinator – Radio, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision) Historic figures from Lyttelton’s past have
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Wellington
70 Years Ago – Wanganella Strikes Rocks in Wellington Harbour
70 years ago, on 19 January 1947, the trans-Tasman passenger liner TSMV Wanganella hit Barrett Reef in Wellington Harbour. Coming
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Summer with Gregg’s Coffee
It is lovely to see some long-awaited sunshine in Wellington this morning! In the spirit of summer, we thought we’d
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Hilda Brodie Smith
Hilda Brodie Smith, of Porirua, wrote, directed and starred in a number of rather incredible documentaries during the 1960s. Her work
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US Presidents – The Kiwi Connection
With the results from the United States presidential election due to start coming in later today, we thought it a
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Happy Birthday NZ Commercial Radio!
– By Sarah Johnston (Client Services Coordinator – Radio, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision) This Saturday is the 80th
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Happy Birthday Katherine Mansfield
Today marks the birthday of Katherine Mansfield, who was born on 14 October 1888. In celebration of the influential and
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Moving Pictures Arrive in New Zealand
120 years ago, on 13 October 1896, New Zealanders first got their chance to see moving pictures, when the first
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Audio Curios: Children Will Listen
– By Gareth Watkins (Radio Collection Developer, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision) Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision has recently acquired a
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Carmen Rupe
Earlier this week Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown launched the Carmen Rupe traffic lights on Cuba Street. Carmen (1936-2011) was
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