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.
Ours: Treasures from Te Papa
enJune 25, 2018
Ours: Dame Anne Salmond and the silver fern
enFebruary 12, 2018
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About this Episode
The first object comes from the moment of 'first contact'. Historian Dame Anne Salmond talks about the silver ferns collected by the Endeavour and how New Zealand was born in science.
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