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Vaka of Oceania

The museum’s collection of model canoes showcases the naval architecture and seafaring talent found throughout Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa the Pacific Ocean.

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From Ōtākaro to the Western Front

Women in Lighthouses

Eight-Ten in the Danger Zone: The Story of Captain Davey

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The Journey of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The Merchant Navy - Heroes of two World Wars

Ship's Cats - Unlikely Heroes

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Keeper of Light: Mary Jane Bennett

25 Years: The story of KZ1 NEW ZEALAND, the 'Big Boat'

Eight-Ten in the Danger Zone: The Story of Captain Davey

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25 Years: Building the Museum

25 Years: The story of BLACK MAGIC

Wharfie Frederick Thomas Takes One for the Team

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Hawaiki-nui

Barbara Kendall: Rainbow Girl

Māui: Fishing up Te Ika-a-Māui

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