As part of a series of blogs celebrating the one-millionth collection item to be released on Te Papa’s Collections Online, Head of Digital Channels Adrian Kingston, looks back at the history of the website.Read more
The Digital Collections & Access team at Te Papa is responsible for publishing collection records and images to Kohinga Ipurangi Collections Online and the Te Papa API. Collections Data Manager Gareth Watkins digs into the data and what goes into publishing the records.Read more
On April 10, 2024, Te Papa reached a significant milestone by publishing its one-millionth catalogue record on Kohinga Ipurangi Collections Online – a rare seashell. This milestone showcases our dedication to preserving Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse collection of taonga Māori, art, history, Pacific, and natural sciences. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of multiple teams involved in collecting, identifying, processing, data management, photographing, licensing images, and iwi consultation. Mollusc curator Kerry Walton highlights the intricate work involved and the beauty of the one-millionth item on Collections Online.Read more
