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Ruapekapeka and Ōhaeawai Pa

Dr David Gamister

Former Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive

The Auckland War Memorial Museum has recently taken formal possession of a historic scale miniature diorama of Ōhaeawai pā. The model is the companion of that made of the pā at Ruapekapeka held by the Museum, both recorded as having been made or commissioned in 1851 by Colonel Robert Henry Wynard (1802-64). The reunion of the two dioramas provides an opportunity to undertake a comparative material study.

The Village Doctor

Nelson Bennett

Online Cenotaph Collection Technician

The Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps is often viewed as a blip in the history of New Zealand. The initiative, created in response to Governor George Grey’s call for more troops, was active for about ten years, from 1847-58. In this article we learn more about the experiences of one fencible Doctor John Thomas Watson Bacot.

25 Years of Online Cenotaph

Victoria Passau

Online Cenotaph and Enquiry Services Manager

Online Cenotaph has been commemorating the experiences of Aotearoa New Zealand’s military service for more than 25 years. Online Cenotaph is a collection of data relating to Aotearoa New Zealand’s operational military service including personal, biographical, demographic, social and military information. But it is much more than a collection of datapoints.

"What is to be Auckland's War Memorial?"

Dr David Gaimster

Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive

“Those who are acquainted with the working of the Museum are aware that it has arrived at a stage in its history when the growth of its collections has altogether overtaken the existing accommodation ... one conclusion remains:- to erect a new Museum for Auckland, planned on such a scale, and equipped in such a manner, that it may adequately serve for the recreation, instruction and intellectual advancement of the people of Auckland.”

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Translation

Victoria Passau & James Taylor

Collection Information and Access team

Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira seeks to be a kaiāwhina (advocate) in the revitalisation and retention of te reo Māori. As a step toward this, we have recently translated our Collections Online and Online Cenotaph user interfaces into te reo Māori.

The Zero: Two men and a plane

Gail Romano

Associate Curator, History

On 15 September 1945 the Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero landed at Piva airfield in Bougainville. This aircraft is now on display on Level 2. Learn about how two men of different nationalities who were each instrumental in the Zero’s acquisition.

William Sanders, VC, DSO

Gail Romano

Associate Curator, History

Takapuna boy Lieutenant-Commander William Sanders is New Zealand's only naval recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest British award bestowed for valour. On the centenary of his death, Associate History Curator Gail Romano reflects upon the local Auckland recognition of his actions.

Dunsterforce: Kiwi soldiers in the 'Hush-Hush Brigade'

Dan Millar

Collection Technician, Online Cenotaph

Following an enquiry from Baku in Azerbaijan, a Museum volunteer researched the New Zealanders involved in a secret British military mission into the Caucasus Mountains and Northern Iran. Who were the soldiers and what was their mission?

New Zealand Memorials: Digitising Memories in Stone

Sophie Coombe

Collection Technician, Online Cenotaph

By collaborating with volunteers and other members of the public, we are working to ensure that whānau are able to connect with their ancestors and discover the exact memorial where family members are publicly remembered.

The Battle of Rafah

Gail Romano

Associate Curator, History

On 9 January 1917, the New Zealand Mounted Rifles participated in the final battle of the Sinai Campaign on the borders of Palestine - an event which changed the Middle East in ways which continue to resound today.

Christmas 1916

There were upbeat reports, Christmas care packages sent, and festivities at home - yet little in the way of real relief on the fronts.

Private Te Kuru and the Pioneers

Private Te Kuru was in the NZ Pioneer Battalion. The ‘Pioneers’ prepared battlefields for infantry and artillery. The work was physically tough and dangerous.

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