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 science Our Environment Pacific Textiles War memorial Weapons World in Auckland Show more The underground warThe New Zealand Tunnelling Company were the first New Zealanders to arrive at the Western Front - in March 1916. Illustrated leavesHerbals are books containing names, descriptions and illustrations of plants; forilegia are books of floral illustrations. Auckland Museum's collection includes herbal and florilegium volumes from as early as the 16th century. Early aviation and true trailblazersNew Zealand's airline industry is built on the determination of a few enterprising aviation enthusiasts who fostered a proud tradition of flying. The importance of air travel to New Zealand cannot be overstated and it didn't take long to get started in this country. Tapa of the PacificTapa or barkcloth made from the inner bark of certain trees is one of the most distinctive products of the cultures of the Pacific islands. Mrs Alice Mickle: Friend of the soldiersAs the wife of the local doctor, Mrs Alice Mickle knew many of the 'Birkenhead boys' who left for the First World War. She collected their photos and letters in an album, captioning each one with details about the individual’s service. Emma KnuckeyIt was a long way from post war rural Taranaki to the 'New Look' of Europe's fashion scene but, in 1949, Emma Knuckey left the farm and sailed with her husband to London. High-flying fashionCabin crew uniforms form an important part of a carriers' identity; this is certainly true for our national airlines where they've long played a starring role. The mystery of the dragon-treeThe recent popularity of dragon-trees has meant the tree is a common sight in Auckland suburban gardens. Strangely, the trees planted in the last 20 years look very different to those planted in the city a century earlier. Te Hokowhitu a Tū: Badges of Māori contingents in WWISoldiers who enlisted in the 'all-fighting Māori unit' served in three different battalions during the First World War. Each unit was represented by a set of badges. ... 6 7 8 9 10 ... Next page Previous page