Celebrating the explorative spirit of a seafaring nation, the New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa in Auckland showcases the country's rich maritime history, from the first Polynesian explorers and settlers to modern day triumphs at the America's Cup. Its collection includes more than 130 watercraft representing a variety of different subjects, including vessels used for whaling, European exploration voyages, Polynesian and Maori navigation, lifeboat services and so much more. The organization's Māori language name, Hui te Ananui a Tangaroa, means "the Dwelling of Tangaroa", the atua of the oceans.
A very special exhibition acknowledging the deep blue world teeming with life in 'Ngā Huhua: Abundance', was an immersive exhibition celebrating the lifeforce of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, just beyond Auckland’s shores. The exhibition focused on the surprising and spectacular creatures that call this place home, from tohorā (whales) to honu (turtles), with a sad commentary how this ecosystem now faces new threats — an exhibition that gives us pause to consider the health of our fragile planet.
After visiting the Maritime Museum, we visited the Auckland Art Gallery, established in 1888 as the first permanent art gallery in New Zealand, and includes major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art, alongside works by Māori and Pacific artists.
is a Fijian Drua used for ocean voyages and warfare
over their vast archipelago in 'walaps' or large outrigger canoes
Carving of a Bonito Fish on the hull of a 'Lisi' or fishing canoe
from the Solomon Islands, where Bonito fishing is significant
that won the 1995 America's Cup for Team New Zealand
Stunning photograph of Black magic wining in 1995, the first of New Zealand's legacy as a modern sailing powerhouse, winning the America's Cup five times in total -1995, 2000, 2017, 2021 & 2024
the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, just beyond Auckland’s shores
A series of fine “tree-like” canopies define and cover the entry forecourt, atrium and gallery areas, creating a memorable image related to the beautiful overhanging canopy of Pohutukawa Trees
'Espagnole' by Henri Matisse, 1922
'Polynesia Migration Aotearoa' (acrylic on barkcloth) by John Pule 1992, born in Nieu, New Zealand
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