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Beaded Beauty
A fascinating family heirloom with possible origins in the Netherlands or Indonesia journeyed to New Zealand in the 1950s.
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Karen Hughes
9 June 2025
Fashion Talks
Health and Beauty Movement
A small programme of exercise for women proved so popular it grew into a mass movement.
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Karen Hughes
21 May 2025
Cultural History
Mother of the Groom
Margaret Wills generously gifted more than 20 garments to the Museum’s clothing and textile collection.
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Karen Hughes
4 May 2025
Fashion Talks
Going the Whole Hog: Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary
In the year 2023, the popular motorcycle brand celebrated a major milestone.
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Karen Hughes
30 April 2025
Cultural History
Suitably Dressed
The artistry of late 19th-century men’s fashion is seen in this distinguished three-piece suit.
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Karen Hughes
6 April 2025
Fashion Talks
Beaked Whales
The deep-diving, elusive beaked whales are masters of the ocean’s depths, with incredible adaptations.
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Karen Hughes
11 March 2025
Natural History
Threaded Elegance
Sophisticated drawn thread embroidery reflects the technical expertise of its era.
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Karen Hughes
10 March 2025
Fashion Talks
A D Willis Limited
A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
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Karen Hughes
9 February 2025
Cultural History
Love and Legacy
This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
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Karen Hughes
3 February 2025
Fashion Talks
Seaside scenes: postcards of Castlecliff Beach
Postcards from Castlecliff Beach showcase its enduring popularity.
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Karen Hughes
28 January 2025
Cultural History
Beaded Beauty
A fascinating family heirloom with possible origins in the Netherlands or Indonesia journeyed to New Zealand in the 1950s.
Read More
Karen Hughes
9 June 2025
Health and Beauty Movement
A small programme of exercise for women proved so popular it grew into a mass movement.
Read More
Karen Hughes
21 May 2025
Mother of the Groom
Margaret Wills generously gifted more than 20 garments to the Museum’s clothing and textile collection.
Read More
Karen Hughes
4 May 2025
Going the Whole Hog: Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary
In the year 2023, the popular motorcycle brand celebrated a major milestone.
Read More
Karen Hughes
30 April 2025
Suitably Dressed
The artistry of late 19th-century men’s fashion is seen in this distinguished three-piece suit.
Read More
Karen Hughes
6 April 2025
Beaked Whales
The deep-diving, elusive beaked whales are masters of the ocean’s depths, with incredible adaptations.
Read More
Karen Hughes
11 March 2025
Threaded Elegance
Sophisticated drawn thread embroidery reflects the technical expertise of its era.
Read More
Karen Hughes
10 March 2025
A D Willis Limited
A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
Read More
Karen Hughes
9 February 2025
Love and Legacy
This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More
Karen Hughes
3 February 2025
Seaside scenes: postcards of Castlecliff Beach
Postcards from Castlecliff Beach showcase its enduring popularity.
Read More
Karen Hughes
28 January 2025
Category:
Beaded Beauty
A fascinating family heirloom with possible origins in the Netherlands or Indonesia journeyed to New Zealand in the 1950s.
Read More
Karen Hughes
9 June 2025
Health and Beauty Movement
A small programme of exercise for women proved so popular it grew into a mass movement.
Read More
Karen Hughes
21 May 2025
Mother of the Groom
Margaret Wills generously gifted more than 20 garments to the Museum’s clothing and textile collection.
Read More
Karen Hughes
4 May 2025
Going the Whole Hog: Harley-Davidson’s 120th Anniversary
In the year 2023, the popular motorcycle brand celebrated a major milestone.
Read More
Karen Hughes
30 April 2025
Suitably Dressed
The artistry of late 19th-century men’s fashion is seen in this distinguished three-piece suit.
Read More
Karen Hughes
6 April 2025
Beaked Whales
The deep-diving, elusive beaked whales are masters of the ocean’s depths, with incredible adaptations.
Read More
Karen Hughes
11 March 2025
Threaded Elegance
Sophisticated drawn thread embroidery reflects the technical expertise of its era.
Read More
Karen Hughes
10 March 2025
A D Willis Limited
A humble book and stationery shop on Victoria Avenue became the foundation for a printing and publishing empire.
Read More
Karen Hughes
9 February 2025
Love and Legacy
This beautifully preserved wedding gown offers a glimpse into mid-19th-century fashion.
Read More
Karen Hughes
3 February 2025
Seaside scenes: postcards of Castlecliff Beach
Postcards from Castlecliff Beach showcase its enduring popularity.
Read More