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Tunnelling under Arras
In 1916, a unique group of New Zealanders arrived in France – not to fight above ground, but deep below it. In this episode, we uncover the remarkable story of the New Zealand Tunnelling Company, the…
Manu Moana: a bird’s eye view
Once a global seabird stronghold, Tīkapa Moana – the Hauraki Gulf – is now sounding the alarm. In this episode, we explore how seabirds, the storytellers of the sea, reveal the growing pressures on…
Growing Auckland
This episode explores the story of the Ah Chee market garden and how Chinese families like theirs shaped the land and communities of early Aotearoa, while navigating laws and attitudes designed to…
Netball 101
The history of sport in New Zealand, isn’t all black and white. In this episode of The Amp, we put netball front and centre; tracing its journey from makeshift hoops to packed arenas. We chat with…
Defining Diva
When you think of the word diva, a few big names might come to mind. But in this episode, we dare our kaimahi to go into the archives and find us a forgotten diva. Someone who may not be a household…
Mint Condition
In this episode of The Amp, we uncover the big secrets hidden in small change. Come with us into the collections as we look at rare coins and clever counterfeits, and learn what they can tell us…
Record Collection
What do toilet doors, a ticket stub, and a choir gown have in common? They’re all clues to Aotearoa’s music legacy. Our curators collect more than just the hits - sometimes it’s the stuff you don’t…
Anzac Day at Auckland Museum
As Auckland’s War Memorial Museum, Anzac Day is our most important day of the year. In this episode, find out how we get ready to welcome thousands and thousands of visitors for the Dawn Service, and…
The Past is now in 3D!
Archaeology, prehistoric megabirds, and lasers. In this episode of The Amp, the ancient past meets the technology of the future, as we explore the world of 3D in all its Museum forms.
Welcome to Wikipedia
Ever wondered how Wikipedia works? Who edits it, and where does all the information come from? In this episode of The Amp, we’re lifting the lid on Wikipedia. Learn how the Museum has partnered with…
Collecting Egypt
In this episode, we look at how the Museum got its Egypt collection and focus on a fascinating story of an Egyptian woman with a long-term case of mistaken identity. We learn about the three main…
Hidden Kingdom
This episode of The Amp takes a magnifying glass to the Museum’s entomology collections and explores the histories of some of the thousands and thousands of insects behind the Museum’s walls. We also…
Relics: Brick by Brick
This episode features an interview with Perth duo, Alex Towler and Jackson Harvey, the creators of RELICS: A New World Rises. They talk about the exhibition, their LEGO® journey and the power of…
A Night at the Orange
This episode of the Amp takes listeners for a night out at the Orange Ballroom on Newton Road, a vibrant, iconic venue where people would meet, dance and fall in love. We look at how Māori and…
Soldier, Curator, Monuments Man
This episode of The Amp podcast explores the life and work of Sir Gilbert Archey, who ran Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum from 1924 to 1964. This year marks 100 years since Gilbert…
Trailer: The Amp
Listen to a trailer for the Amp, the new podcast from Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, which amplifies the incredible stories from our collections, our mahi and our place in the…
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The Amp has published 16 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Documentary, History.
The Amp is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 39m.
