Blog: Remembering the Eruption of Mount Tarawera

Aug 26, 2021 | News

On the second floor of the Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, a fascinating collection of historical items can be found in the Don Stafford Room. These items are for reference only and include research notes compiled by historian Don Stafford, historical maps, local...

NZMS at Level 4

Aug 18, 2021 | News

NZMS’s physical offices are currently closed in compliance with the Government’s Alert Level 4 lockdown. At this stage, our offices in Christchurch and Wellington open following Alert Level 3 restrictions on Wednesday 1st September. Our Auckland office will remain...

Blog: Celebrating Art of the Flying Nun

Aug 5, 2021 | News

Image above: Week of the Dead hand-cut screen-printed poster and Free Festival hand-cut screen-printed poster, ©1984 Stuart Page Independent music label Flying Nun Records was founded in Ōtautahi Christchurch and celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year. To...

Blog: Unveiling Te Awamutu's Past

Jul 20, 2021 | News

Historical photographs can provide a connection to the past; a glimpse into the lives of bygone generations. NZMS recently digitised a collection of over 500 glass plate negatives from Te Awamutu Museum. The glass plate negatives date back to c.1900 and depict Te...

Phase One iXH Product Demonstration

Jun 4, 2021 | News

As New Zealand’s exclusive resellers for Phase One Cultural Heritage equipment, New Zealand Micrographic Services are proud to be hosting product demonstrations for the Phase One iXH Camera System, with the brand new UltraRes 72mm MkII Lens. As a leader in...

NZMS at Alert Level 2

May 12, 2020 | Alison Barnett, News, Stephen Hardman

It is safe to say, after weeks of lockdown, we are eager to dive back into our work and continue what we do best: caring for and preserving archives, collections, and cultural heritage material. As New Zealand moves into Alert Level 2, we are both relieved and excited...