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Long she reigned over us: Queen Victoria at Te Papa

With Queen Elizabeth II’s lengthy reign (my entire lifetime, and more!) now overtaking that of Queen Victoria, it makes sense to look at some of Te Papa’s fascinating and diverse objects that relate to the earlier monarch and empress. I can’t hope to summarise what Queen Victoria was like –Read more

2015-09-09
By: Mark Stocker
On: 9 Sep 2015
In: Art, History, Photography

German Samoa captured by New Zealand Troops – 29 August 1914

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the occupation of Samoa by New Zealand troops. It was the first military action of New Zealanders in the first world war. This postcard titled ’German War Flag captured at Samoa by New Zealand Expeditionary Force’ is one of a small group of itemsRead more

2014-08-29
By: Sean Mallon
On: 29 Aug 2014
In: History, Pacific

“Fear God, Honour the King’ – Rerevaka Na Kalou Ka Doka Na Tui : Fiji language week 2013

This week is the first-ever Fiji language week with the theme Noqu Vosa, Noqu iYau Talei: My Language, My Treasure. The Pacific Cultures curators will be blogging daily with Fiji-related stories from the collections and exhibitions at Te Papa. This rare flag (below) features the Union Jack with the FijianRead more

2013-10-08
By: Sean Mallon
On: 8 Oct 2013
In: Pacific

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