Collection highlights

In 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.

Malo 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.

See the kato pelesetiki or plastic bag made by Auckland-based Niue Master Weaver Makataone Pilokolu in our Pacific Lifeways gallery.

In celebration of Fiji language week (6 – 12 October 2014) we have installed Fijian iQia or tattooing combs in our Te Kākano case.

In 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.

Rotorua-based designer Adrienne Whitewood displays the vitality and exuberance that describe contemporary Māori fashion.

Una Garlick became the first woman member of the Auckland Camera Club in 1921.

White is best known for her photographs of the Auckland Mental Hospital.