discuss document export feedback print share Explore topics View by topic: All All Archaeology Auckland and its people Auckland in the world Auckland Stories Design and decorative arts Documentary Heritage Ethnology Evolution Geography Geology History Māori Natural Sciences Our Environment Pacific Textiles War memorial Weapons World in Auckland Collection Information Access Te Reo Show more Bomber Command - The DambustersThe NZ Bomber Command Association Memorial Sculpture commemorates the 2,157 New Zealanders who lost their lives flying with the RAF Bomber Command. Mini Prasad discusses the making of the memorial and the history of the two New Zealanders who flew in the Dambusters raid. Noqu vosa, me'u bula taka – My language, learn it, speak it, live itMacawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti (Fiji language week) is held this year from 3–9 October 2016. In celebration, Auckland Museum library is displaying a selection of Fijian publications and photographs from our collections. September on the SommeOn 15 September 1916 New Zealand soldiers joined the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles of the time. Letters and images from those involved tell us of the horrors. '"Dear Mother this war is a buggar"'When Private Donald Melville Wood Brown wrote home in June 1916, quoting a fellow soldier, he had changed his mind about soldiering. Sadly, his war ended when he was killed in action three months later on the Somme. Enriching Aotearoa with the Tongan SpiritWith more Tongan people currently born in New Zealand than in Tonga, Aotearoa has a special role in celebrating Tongan language and culture. Armistice DayArmistice Day marks the anniversary of the ceasefire that ended the First World War and commemorates the sacrifice of those who died while serving their country. A touch of colourHave you ever tried colour by numbers? Well, just imagine applying colour to a large photograph with cotton wool! Barry BrickellThe papers of Barry Brickell demonstrate the artist's all-consuming passion for pottery, steam trains, and conservation. Two plain, purl two: Comforts for the menIn August 1914, New Zealand readied itself for war. Men were mobilised for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The home front also mobilised - traditional domestic tasks such as knitting and sewing were suddenly seen as essential wartime work. The Battle of RomaniAfter Gallipoli, the men and horses of the New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade returned to Egypt. As part of the newly formed Anzac Mounted Division, they were back in action at Romani in August 1916. Signing up the shirkers: Conscription in the First World WarAs the war dragged on, a shortage of recruits led to the introduction of national conscription. E Kete: Baskets from the Cook IslandsIn celebration of Cook Islands language week (31 July – 6 August 2016) we have installed three kete or baskets from the southern Cook Islands in our Te Kākano display case. 1 2 3 4 5 ... Next page Previous page