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Home for Good? The case for the return of Hāmama
The tekoteko known as Hāmama displays unique Whanganui-style features: the notched knees imitate an action by Whanganui tūpuna when standing on waka, and big bulbous eyes, five fingers and holding the tongue are further design techniques that confirm Whanganui provenance.
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Karen Hughes
25 October 2023
Te ao Māori
The Golden Twenties
This delicate dress, made from fine cotton lawn, was worn by the New Zealand poet Eileen Duggan (1894-1972).
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Karen Hughes
1 October 2023
Fashion Talks
There is a Taniwhā in my river
The kupu (word) taniwhā does not come from the Whanganui rohe (area). Whanganui iwi use the kupu “kaitiaki” for the mythical creatures that guard our waterways.
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Karen Hughes
26 September 2023
Te ao Māori
Edmonds: ‘Sure to Rise’
By 1929, there were only 1.5 million people in New Zealand, yet we were purchasing around three million tins of Edmonds Baking Powder per year!
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Karen Hughes
20 September 2023
Cultural History
A Sense of Style
This stunning maxi dress was made at home by Midge Channon, renowned for her stylish flair and love of sewing.
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Karen Hughes
1 September 2023
Fashion Talks
Pūrerehua – Butterflies and Moths
As plant pollinators, butterflies and moths play an important part in natural ecosystems. There are more than 150,000 named species of moths and butterflies globally.
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Karen Hughes
23 August 2023
Natural History
Luxurious Showstopper
This mid-1920s evening coat is typical of ‘flapper’ fashion, which rejected restrictive clothing layers and corseting.
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Karen Hughes
1 August 2023
Fashion Talks
Trick Pics
The duplicator was a fantastic tool for photographers. This tool took advantage of long exposure times and allowed photographers to expose one half of the negative at a time.
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Karen Hughes
12 July 2023
Cultural History
Striding Out
Trouser suits became acceptable office wear for women in the 1970s, as long as they were formal and neat.
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Karen Hughes
1 July 2023
Fashion Talks
Gone with the Wind – Whanganui Style
The owner of this beautiful dress was Harriet Woon, née Penfold. Born in 1837 in Surrey, England, she was the second eldest child of Harriet (née Mansell) and Stephen Penfold.
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Karen Hughes
21 June 2023
Fashion Talks
Home for Good? The case for the return of Hāmama
The tekoteko known as Hāmama displays unique Whanganui-style features: the notched knees imitate an action by Whanganui tūpuna when standing on waka, and big bulbous eyes, five fingers and holding the tongue are further design techniques that confirm Whanganui provenance.
Read More
Karen Hughes
25 October 2023
The Golden Twenties
This delicate dress, made from fine cotton lawn, was worn by the New Zealand poet Eileen Duggan (1894-1972).
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 October 2023
There is a Taniwhā in my river
The kupu (word) taniwhā does not come from the Whanganui rohe (area). Whanganui iwi use the kupu “kaitiaki” for the mythical creatures that guard our waterways.
Read More
Karen Hughes
26 September 2023
Edmonds: ‘Sure to Rise’
By 1929, there were only 1.5 million people in New Zealand, yet we were purchasing around three million tins of Edmonds Baking Powder per year!
Read More
Karen Hughes
20 September 2023
A Sense of Style
This stunning maxi dress was made at home by Midge Channon, renowned for her stylish flair and love of sewing.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 September 2023
Pūrerehua – Butterflies and Moths
As plant pollinators, butterflies and moths play an important part in natural ecosystems. There are more than 150,000 named species of moths and butterflies globally.
Read More
Karen Hughes
23 August 2023
Luxurious Showstopper
This mid-1920s evening coat is typical of ‘flapper’ fashion, which rejected restrictive clothing layers and corseting.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 August 2023
Trick Pics
The duplicator was a fantastic tool for photographers. This tool took advantage of long exposure times and allowed photographers to expose one half of the negative at a time.
Read More
Karen Hughes
12 July 2023
Striding Out
Trouser suits became acceptable office wear for women in the 1970s, as long as they were formal and neat.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 July 2023
Gone with the Wind – Whanganui Style
The owner of this beautiful dress was Harriet Woon, née Penfold. Born in 1837 in Surrey, England, she was the second eldest child of Harriet (née Mansell) and Stephen Penfold.
Read More
Karen Hughes
21 June 2023
Category:
Home for Good? The case for the return of Hāmama
The tekoteko known as Hāmama displays unique Whanganui-style features: the notched knees imitate an action by Whanganui tūpuna when standing on waka, and big bulbous eyes, five fingers and holding the tongue are further design techniques that confirm Whanganui provenance.
Read More
Karen Hughes
25 October 2023
The Golden Twenties
This delicate dress, made from fine cotton lawn, was worn by the New Zealand poet Eileen Duggan (1894-1972).
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 October 2023
There is a Taniwhā in my river
The kupu (word) taniwhā does not come from the Whanganui rohe (area). Whanganui iwi use the kupu “kaitiaki” for the mythical creatures that guard our waterways.
Read More
Karen Hughes
26 September 2023
Edmonds: ‘Sure to Rise’
By 1929, there were only 1.5 million people in New Zealand, yet we were purchasing around three million tins of Edmonds Baking Powder per year!
Read More
Karen Hughes
20 September 2023
A Sense of Style
This stunning maxi dress was made at home by Midge Channon, renowned for her stylish flair and love of sewing.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 September 2023
Pūrerehua – Butterflies and Moths
As plant pollinators, butterflies and moths play an important part in natural ecosystems. There are more than 150,000 named species of moths and butterflies globally.
Read More
Karen Hughes
23 August 2023
Luxurious Showstopper
This mid-1920s evening coat is typical of ‘flapper’ fashion, which rejected restrictive clothing layers and corseting.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 August 2023
Trick Pics
The duplicator was a fantastic tool for photographers. This tool took advantage of long exposure times and allowed photographers to expose one half of the negative at a time.
Read More
Karen Hughes
12 July 2023
Striding Out
Trouser suits became acceptable office wear for women in the 1970s, as long as they were formal and neat.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 July 2023
Gone with the Wind – Whanganui Style
The owner of this beautiful dress was Harriet Woon, née Penfold. Born in 1837 in Surrey, England, she was the second eldest child of Harriet (née Mansell) and Stephen Penfold.
Read More