It's always wonderful to welcome researchers to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and earlier this year we were delighted to...

A taiaha that belonged to the Ngai Te Rangi chief, Enoka Whanake (and used at the Battle of Gate Pa or Pukehinahina), who gifted it to a...

The author feels grateful that he was able to access priceless taonga (artefact/cultural treasure) within the Bristol Museum & Art...

The author is grateful for the opportunity to have been permitted access to the collections at the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology...

The author was fortunate to have been granted access to a stunningly beautiful taonga (artefact/cultural treasure) within the Pitt Rivers...

The author is humbled to have had the opportunity to present a lecture to PhD and Master's students at the Sainsbury Research Unit,...

On January 15th, at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, the author presented a historical lecture based on Hongi Hika's 1820 journey to, and...

The author is fortunate to have been granted the opportunity to visit Osborne House, which was one of the Royal residences favoured by...

The author was fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, at the invitation of Curator...

The author is fortunate to have again, been provided access to a kakahu (woven cloak) which influential Ngapuhi chief Hongi Hika gifted...

The author was fortunate to again be granted permission to visit the Royal Archives in Windsor Castle, where he viewed correspondence and...

The author presented a historical lecture at the New Zealand Embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara; focusing on the roles and actions of...

Ki te whei ao, ki te ao Maarama Ki te whei ao, ki te ao Maarama Tihei mauri ora! I am humbled to have been invited to speak at the...

Purakau Productions was both honoured and humbled to have been provided with the opportunity to deliver an academic presentation focusing...

The author visited Te Kongahu Museum, Waitangi, where he was fortunate to be able to view the korowai which was gifted to Queen Victoria...

Purakau Productions acknowledges and commemorates all those who have served their nations and peoples in the many conflicts throughout...

Purakau Productions recently facilitated the flax-weaving workshop 'Te raranga putiputi me nga purakau' at the Chau Chak Wing Museum...

SBS schedules an exciting new documentary for 2023. The author features as a Maori Historian, and as a Kairaranga (cultural practitioner...

What a fantastic experience at Northland College, sharing my research findings with the staff and students. I am humbled to receive a...

Purakau Productions are proud to announce the book-launch of their new historical storybook, which focuses on the 1820 journey to...