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NGA Taonga
NGA Taonga’s collection search covers nearly 800,000 films, radio, television, and audio recordings from New Zealand history.
About NGA Taonga
NGA Taonga provides a searchable collection of nearly 800,000 films, radio, television and audio recordings spanning 120 years of Aotearoa New Zealand history. It also offers curated online exhibitions that are open 24/7, including selections on queer histories, Māori-language recordings, music videos, and historical advertisements.
Use of collection material is subject to rights checks, availability and applicable fees. Requests from customers with community reach, such as museums, broadcasters, iwi and hapū, receive replies within 5 working days, while personal use requests receive replies within 15 working days.
Key features
- Search nearly 800,000 films, radio, television and audio recordings
- Browse curated online exhibitions open 24/7
- Explore recordings spanning 120 years of New Zealand history
- View queer audiovisual material from early 20th century to 1986
- Listen to 1993 radio interviews with wāhine Māori
- Browse Kiwi cinema, TV and radio ads from 1920s to 2000s
Best for: People seeking historical New Zealand film, television, radio and audio recordings for research, community or personal use.
Good for
- Nearly 800,000 recordings spanning 120 years of history
- Online exhibitions open 24/7 for browsing highlights
- Includes Māori-language recordings and themed historical selections
Watch out for
- Collection use subject to rights checks and availability
- Collection use may involve applicable fees
- Personal use requests receive replies within 15 working days
NGA Taonga at a glance
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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NGA Taonga FAQ
How long does it take to get a reply about using collection material?
Customers with community reach receive replies within 5 working days; personal use requests receive replies within 15 working days.
Are there restrictions on using collection material?
Requests are subject to rights checks, availability and applicable fees.
When can I view the online exhibitions?
Online exhibitions are open 24/7.
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