An exhibition at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery gives insight into the city’s Groundbreakers, a pair of pioneering female artists and the city’s vibrant art community. An Exhibition Under the Spotlight My last post was an introduction to the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Not an introduction for me – I actually worked there for a […]
Another New Zealand first as we explore the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Aotearoa’s first public art collection. Hello Again, Dunedin Public Art Gallery This is our third stop in Dunedin and its environs, on this particular visit to the Southern Hemisphere. We’ve already seen the refurbished Port Chalmers Maritime Museum, and the Dunedin Gasworks Museum. […]
A refurbishment and expansion project is a great excuse to revisit an old favourite, the Port Chalmers Maritime Museum. Port Chalmers and its Maritime History Port Chalmers is a settlement close to the New Zealand city of Dunedin, and is home to that city’s main port. It’s not a coincidence posts in and around Dunedin […]
New Zealand’s national museum and art gallery, Te Papa is a veritable ‘treasure box’ of art and objects telling the story of Aotearoa. A History of New Zealand’s National Museum In my last post, we looked at how to spend 48 hours in Wellington, including several museum recommendations. Today we’re going to deep dive into […]
New Zealand’s capital city Wellington is great for a long weekend: trendy eateries, historic sites and stunning views. Just pack for all weathers, no matter the season! 48 Hours in Wellington This isn’t the first trip to New Zealand I’ve documented on the blog, but it is my first to Wellington in quite some time. […]
Join me as we explore some of the sights and points of interest on the trail of the 19th Century gold rush in New Zealand’s Central Otago region. New Zealand’s Gold Rush: A Short History Regular blog readers know that we are currently on a Salterton Arts Review excursion to New Zealand. Based primarily in […]
A visit to the Catlins regions in Southern New Zealand provides an opportunity to think about how man-made and natural heritage combine in this popular tourist spot. The Catlins: A Brief History On a recent trip back to New Zealand, I had the opportunity of spending a couple of days in the Catlins, a scenic […]
A visit back to my home town is a good chance to revisit and reappraise the museums I grew up with, including Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. A Visit Home In late 2022 I was finally able to take a trip back home, much delayed by the pandemic. Living in London, the city of Dunedin in […]
