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Welcome to our newsletter In this issue we remember the late Kiingi Tuheitia, and mark the 100th anniversary of the Invincibles international tour, as well as the anniversary of US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s wartime visit to New Zealand. We also get ready for Mahuru Māori - Māori Language Month. Tērā te uira e hiko i te rangi, e wāhi rū ana rā runga o Taupiri, kāhore ia ko te tohu o te mate. Tangihia te Pou herenga waka o te motu Te tauihu o ngā tumanako nui Te Kiingi o te Kotahitanga Ko ngā mana nui o te motu e whakaeke ana ki runga i a koe, kia mihia, kia tangihia tō nui, tō ahurewa tapu, e poroporoakitia ana te pōporotu o Uenuku. Kei te Kiingi Māori, Kiingi Tuheitia, ko te pō nui, ko te pō roa ki runga i a koe. Ko te pare kawakawa, ko te kākahu taratara ki runga i a tātou e kaimomotu nei.
In reflecting on the passing of King Tuheitia, we share with you an audio recording of the speech King Tuheitia delivered in 2015 during his ninth year on the throne. We send our condolences to all affected by his loss. 100 years ago this month the All Blacks team that became known as The Invincibles kicked off their legendary international tour. Between 13 September 1924 and 18 February 1925, the team won every game they played in the British Isles, France and Canada.
This silent film captures scenes from the British leg of the tour and introduces the viewer to such famous players as George Nepia and AE (Bert) Cooke. It was made to be played for audiences in cinemas or other public venues, with live narration from player Ces Badeley. While numbers can vary between sources, this film states that the Invincibles won a remarkable 28 games in a row. On this day in 1943, US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt wrapped up her surprise wartime tour of New Zealand. Her weeklong morale boosting visit took place during a period in which 50,000 US servicemen were posted temporarily in New Zealand, on their way to or from combat in the Pacific. The soldiers, including many US Marines, trained, received medical care and found time to socialise with locals from 1942 to 1944.
American cinematographer Norm Hatch took footage at several of her tour stops, which is now part of our collection thanks to the Kapiti US Marines Trust and the National Museum of the Marine Corps. One of the main aims of the First Lady’s visit was to inspect the work of nursing staff from the American Red Cross, whose grey uniform she is wearing in this rare colour film. I te 3 o Mahuru ka whakarewaina anō te kaupapa ārero pounamu o Mahuru Māori. Nā, ko te pūtake he kōrero Māori i te ao, i te pō, mō te katoa o te marama Mahuru.
In line with our maramataka Māori, this year Mahuru Māori starts on Tuesday 3 September 2024. This is an initiative that encourages te reo Māori being spoken for the entirety of September. Ngā Taonga is proud to support the kaupapa, and for each week of Mahuru we will be using our social channels to share items in the collection that profile champions of te reo Māori. Set a challenge, get your friends involved and speak te reo Māori. E mihi ana ki te kaupapa, me ngā whakaurunga e hāpai ana i te kaupapa. Okea ururoatia. Spring has officially begun and the first blossoms of the season are already on display. No doubt there are many green-fingered New Zealanders eager to get out into their gardens. In this home video from 1958 the proud owners of this garden in Roseneath, Dunedin show off their vibrant spring garden. Welcome Paula Collins Ngā Taonga is pleased to welcome Paula Collins (Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Āti Awa and whāngai to Ngāti Toa Rangatira) to our Board of Trustees.
Paula is currently Deputy Chief Executive, Equity, Partnerships and Intervention Design at WorkSafe New Zealand. She has extensive executive leadership experience across a raft of specialities, with a particular focus on strategy and transformation. Paula’s prior roles include CE and DCE roles in education, including leading the merger of Careers New Zealand with the Tertiary Education Commission. As regional commissioner for the Department of Corrections, Paula led transformation governance boards, and the review and refresh of the Department's strategy. She is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and has held board roles across health, education, social services, sport and recreation, and te reo Māori. News briefs 1. Kiingi Tuheitia. Photo from the Office of the Governor-General, Creative Commons.
2. The 1924 All Blacks (The "Invincibles" touring team), circa 1924, New Zealand, maker unknown. Te Papa (B.029354)
3. S319477 Wahine Mattie Mitchell presenting a pounamu tiki to Eleanor Roosevelt. By Norm Hatch. 4. Mahuru Māori official logo. 5. Screengrab from F100055, PERSONAL RECORD. DAVIDSON, WH. OUR NEW GARDEN BLOSSOMS FORTH. 6. Paula Collins. Photo supplied.
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