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Past Exhibitions

War Art

Archives New Zealand’s WAR ART exhibition opened on Tuesday 24 April. The exhibition features 26 oil paintings from the National Collection of War Art.

'making our mark: Exploring New Zealand’s National Symbols

Our latest exhibition in the foyer gallery tracks New Zealand’s growth as a nation through its choice of symbols. It tells the stories of our Coat of Arms, flag and national anthem, and explores how the All Blacks, silver fern and kiwi have become national symbols.

Erebus Remembered: Flight TE901

This commemorative exhibition was been mounted jointly by Archives New Zealand and Antarctica New Zealand to mark the 25th anniversary of the Erebus disaster.

A Labour of Love: 100 years of Midwifery Registration in New Zealand

This exhibition looked at the role of midwives within the health care system over the last century. It focuses on significant changes in midwifery practice and regulation, and women's experience of pregnancy and childbirth.

Christchurch online virtual exhibition centre

Ākona Te Reo: Māori Language in State Education 1840 - 1990

This exhibition looked at the history of the Māori language and the events which led to it becoming recognised as an official language in New Zealand.

TREATY 2 U : a touring exhibition

It took 7 days to write, 7 months to sign, 165 years to debate… and counting. TREATY 2 U brings the story of the nation’s founding document to all New Zealanders through a unique touring exhibition. MorePDF Document (72 kb)

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