discuss document export feedback print share Blog View by topic: All All Archaeology Beyond our walls Collections Exhibitions Events Entangled Islands From the Director Geology History Learning MuseTech Taonga Māori Research Still Life War Memorial Kermadec Expedition Pou Maumahara Volume SW Pacific Expedition Show more View by date: 2016 Any 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Show more When is a tooth not a tooth?BY HUGH GRENFELLWed, 13 Jul 2016Geologist Hugh Grenfell noticed something strange about the "Hooker's sea lion tooth" brooch currently on display in Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu. Stenogramma interruptum in linocutBy Jane Groufsky and Dr Mike WilcoxWed, 22 Jun 2016A pressed seaweed specimen from Auckland Museum's Botany collection inspired two staff members in very different ways. Working together to look after our oceansBy Sam McNamaraWed, 8 Jun 2016On World Oceans Day, young fisherman and budding marine biologist Sam McNamara, age 8, blogs about the effects of pollution and what we can do to stop it. Knitting for the warriorsFri, 27 May 2016Knitters were in great demand during the First World War - soldiers' socks didn't last long on the battlefield! Auckland Museum volunteers knitted garments using pattern books from the era. Read their reviews. Photo essay: In praise of parasitesBY WILMA BLOMTHU, 5 APR 2016 A small wasp stalks the destructive stink bug in this photo essay by Wilma Blom - possibly the first time that its parasitizing behaviour has been observed and documented in this country. Anzac Day 2016: Your viewWed, 27 Apr 2016Monday 25 April 2016 marked a centenary of Anzac Day commemorations. The day at Auckland Museum was wonderfully captured and shared, from live coverage by Māori Television to beautiful photos and messages by those in attendance. Solve a WWII mysteryMon, 18 Apr 2016100 years on from the first ANZAC Day commemorations, Auckland War Memorial Museum is working with the Israeli Ambassador Yosef Livne on a quest to find a mystery fallen New Zealand WWII Serviceman. Can you help us? Handle with careBY JANE GROUFSKYThu, 24 Mar 2016Some objects were too fragile for the Excess Baggage display, and others have stories hidden inside. On ownership and returningBy Shanti MathiasWed, 23 Mar 2016 Urbanlife participant Shanti Mathias shares her insights and perspective on the ownership and accessibility of taonga. Urbanlife: Nurturing future GLAM starsBy Charlotte HawkinsWed, 16 Mar 2016Urbanlife participant Charlotte Hawkins shares her Urbanlife experience and how it has helped shape her career direction. Capture the flag (and roll it)By Megan HarveyTue, 15 Mar 2016We are photographing and rolling nearly 100 flags from our collection. The photos and new method of storage will improve both physical and digital access to the flags. The Dowager Empress Cixi's comb: A provenance treasure huntBy Jane GroufskyFRI, 12 Feb 2016The digitisation and sharing of Auckland Museum's collection initiated an international treasure hunt for the story of the Dowager Empress Cixi's comb. 1 2 3 4 Next page Previous page