Flag It! the publication documenting the New Zealand flag debate is now available!
In this years election the first of a two-part referendum was held to determine whether or not a new design was needed. In the case of an affirmative designs may be submitted by the public for consideration. Flag It! is an…
The vernacular is alive and kicking!
As this recent article from the New Zealand Herald illustrates…”I think we should take it as an acknowledgement that we have our own New Zealand way of talking and what we are saying is seen (as) important enough they want…
Tuvalu Language Week
Talofa! Yesterday was the beginning of Tuvalu Language Week the fourth Pacific language week of 2013. the week runs until Sunday October 6 with “Tuvalu tau gana ko tou lagaifakalaga Tuvalu, your language keeps your culture and identity afloat”as the…
Gifford Jackson on Radio New Zealand
The remarkable Gifford Jackson featured on Kim Hill’s radio programme last Saturday you can listen to the full interview here…ALSO…it’s not too late to visit Women and Places, an exhibition of Gifford’s photography in Depot Artspace’s Vernacular Lounge. Women and…
Land. Sea. Cape.by Gabrielle Stewart
The Museum of the Vernacular is proud to support Gabrielle Stewart’s photo-documentary exhibition Land. Sea. Cape. and launch of her book, based on the people, lifestyles and communities of the East Cape. The exhibition opens at The Depot, 28 Clarence…