Rapua te kohinga – Search the collection
Explore nearly 800,000 films, radio, television and audio recordings spanning 120 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.
Important information about collection use
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Curated collections
Our online exhibitions are open 24/7 so you can explore highlights from the vibrant audiovisual heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Explore the world of groundbreaking filmmaker Len Lye, in collaboration with the Len Lye Foundation.
These favourites from the collection tell the fascinating story of New Zealand's music video evolution.
This 45-minute documentary shares some of our country's unique stories through its audiovisual treasures.
Radio interviews with wāhine Māori broadcast in 1993, to mark the International Year for the World's Indigenous Peoples and the centenary of Women's Suffrage.
Take a tour through items from the collection that shine a light on the wonderful legacy of Katherine Mansfield.
Browse this selection of classic Kiwi cinema, TV and radio ads from the 1920s to the 2000s.
