discuss document export feedback print share Collection highlights An expensive piece of granite Orbicular granites are quite rare, especially those with large and clearly defined orbicules like the one found by Levis Johnson in the early 1940s. Read more Ko te pa (the pearl shell lure pendant) In celebration of Tokelau Language Week (24 Oct – 30 Oct 2016) we have installed three pa in our Te Kākano display case. Luti Mekisa Fakaalofa selected the works and wrote both the English and Tuvalu language labels.Read more Koe Kahoa Hihi mai i Niue (The beautiful kahoa hihi of Niue Island)In celebration of Niue Language Week (16 Oct – 22 Oct 2016) we have installed three kahoa hihi in our Te Kākano display case. Adorra Sifaline Misikea selected the works and wrote both the English and Niue language labels.Read more Maamingidae: A family of insects unique to NZTwo tiny insects puzzled entomologists for many years - where did they belong in the grand classification scheme of the Hymenoptera (ants, bees, wasps, and parasistic wasps)?Read more Na Vosa Ni Tabua (The Voice of Tabua)In celebration of Fijian Language Week (3 Oct 2016 – 9 Oct 2016) we have installed tabua in our Te Kākano display case. Daren Kamali selected the works and wrote a poem in the Fijian and English languages.Read more Ili (fans)In celebration of Tuvalu Language Week (26 Sep – 1 Oct 2016) we have installed three ili in our Te Kākano display case. Kelesoma Saloa selected the works and wrote both the English and Tuvalu language labels.Read more Kiekie (waist garments)In celebration of Tongan Language Week (4 – 10 Sep 2016) we installed a kiekie in our Te Kākano display case. Cecelia Taukapo selected the work and wrote both the English and Tongan labels.Read more Whakapaipaihia taku kete (Pimp my kete)These fancy shopping totes by artist Gina Matchitt have a lot to say. What brands can you translate?Read more Toki taraī (hafted adzes)Our second display for the Pacific Collection Access Project was co-curated with Tauraki Raea, who selected the works and wrote both the English and Cook Islands display text.Read more Tu'i Tonga, Tu'i Ha'atakalaua, Tu'i KanokupoluAs part of the Pacific Collection Access Project, Auckland Museum and artist Benjamin Work co-curated a display. The display text was in both English and Tongan. The text was translated by Hūfanga Dr ‘Ōkusitino Māhina.Read more Flag of fortuneThis flag was made to raise funds for the Soldiers' Queen in the Auckland Patriotic Queen Carnival.Read more The Baden-Powell DeskThis beautiful intricate writing desk was created by William Seuffert (1858 – 1943). He gained the artistry and finesse to create this in the workshop of his master craftsman father Anton Seuffert.Read more The Anzac evacuation of GallipoliON DISPLAY FROM 18 DEC 2015MUSEUM LIBRARY, LEVEL 2This collection highlight brings together photos and letters which tell the story of the Anzac evacuation of Gallipoli - from a change in the weather to written reflections on the campaign.Read more American Soldiers in New Zealand during WWIIThursday, 26 November 2015Taken by notable local photographer Tudor Collins, this heart-warming set of photos shows US servicemen stationed at Warkworth, a provincial town in northern New Zealand during the Second World War.Read more Unravelling the mystery of the embroidery lead weightsOne of our Collection Managers came across these mysterious objects in storage, they are described as "lead weights for embroidery". Do you know how they would have been used?Read more A good place to be: Auckland Museum people, 1929-89By Ian ThwaitesA new book written and published by former Auckland Museum Librarian Ian Thwaites. It is full of anecdotes and biographical history providing a record of memories and accomplishments of those who contributed to this well-regarded institution.Read more Mary Gould sketchbookMary Gould was a NZ Army nurse who served on hospital ships throughout WWI. Her sketchbook contains numerous contributions from patients and the people she met along her journey.Read more Chasmanthe bicolorWhat's that scarlet flower that brightens up the roadside banks of the lower Auckland Domain in late winter/early spring?Read more Tuluma & Matau: Tokelau fishing box, chest and fishhooksIn celebration of Tokelau Language Week (25 – 31 October 2015) we have installed tuluma (fishing box and chest) and matau (fish hooks) in a display case in our Te Kākano Information Centre.Read more Tufuga Kilikihoa: The art of Niue nose fluteIn celebration of Niue Language Week (12 – 18 October 2015) we have installed three kilikihoa (nose flutes) in in our Te Kākano display case.Read more Ulu Cavu Kei Na I Seru Kau: Wig and Wooden CombIn celebration of Fiji language week (5 – 11 October 2015) we have installed a ulu cavu (wig) and a I seru kau (wooden comb) in our Te Kākano display case. Daren Kamali has composed two poems in response to these two works in English and incorporating Fiji language.Read more Tala o Tuvalu: Stories of Tuvalu newspapersIn celebration of Tuvalu language week (27 September – 3 October 2015) we have installed five Tala o Tuvalu, Stories of Tuvalu newspapers in our Te Kākano display case. Read more Makafeke (octopus lures)In celebration of Tongan language week (30 August – 5 September 2015) we have installed two makafeke (octopus lures) in our Te Kākano display case.Read more Bowl and basalt pounder from the Cook IslandsIn celebration of Cook Islands language week (3 - 9 August 2015) we have installed a kumete roāroā and a reru in our Te Kākano display case. Read more With love from Fakaofo: The woven ato of TokelauMalo ni! In celebration of Tokelau language week, which runs between 26 October to 1 November 2014, we have installed three finely woven and decorated Ato (bags) in our Te Kākano display case.Read more Una GarlickUna Garlick became the first woman member of the Auckland Camera Club in 1921.Read more The Sāmoan ‘ava ceremonyIn celebration of Sāmoa language week (24 – 30 May 2015) we have installed works connected to the Sāmoan ‘ava or kava ceremony in our Te Kākano display case.Read more Master weaver keeps alive the spirit of NiueSee the kato pelesetiki or plastic bag made by Auckland-based Niue Master Weaver Makataone Pilokolu in our Pacific Lifeways gallery.Read more Margaret Matilda WhiteWhite is best known for her photographs of the Auckland Mental Hospital.Read more Tattoo combs of the Fijian daubatiIn celebration of Fiji language week (6 – 12 October 2014) we have installed Fijian iQia or tattooing combs in our Te Kākano case.Read more Ornaments for dancers of the Tuvalu fateleIn celebration of Tuvalu Language week, which runs between 29 September and 5th October 2014, we have installed three Tuvalu ornaments into our Te Kakano display.Read more Tāniko: Māori fashionSee Tāniko on display in He Taonga Māori - Māori CourtRotorua-based designer Adrienne Whitewood displays the vitality and exuberance that describe contemporary Māori fashion.Read more