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Jane Wild, Chair of the Memory of the World Aotearoa New Zealand Trust announced three new inscriptions to the MOW Register at a ceremony at the National Library on Wednesday 8 December.
“The inscriptions added to the Register span two centuries and many documentary heritage formats,” said Jane. “These three inscriptions from four institutions include unique taonga comprising archives, letters, photographs and film.”
“The inscriptions added to the Register span two centuries and many documentary heritage formats,” said Jane. “These three inscriptions from four institutions include unique taonga comprising archives, letters, photographs and film.”
Our October newsletter is jam packed with news, not only outlining what we have been up to in the past two months, but also what our partners and programmes have been doing. Hear from our UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader Adriana Bird who headed over to Australia to attend WIPCE this month, read the latest Geoparks news, find out about some of our grant recipients, and meet our newest team member.
The Waitaki Whitestone aspiring Geopark is one step closer to becoming New Zealand’s first UNESCO Global Geopark following the recommendation from the UNESCO Global Geopark Council to accept the application. The next step is for the Executive Board of UNESCO to endorse the recommendation which is expected in April 2023.
Find out what our UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leaders have been up to during July and August. Travel to our Creative Cities and learn about their recent projects. Watch some very special videos recorded by the Governor-Generals of Aotearoa New Zealand and Canada, talking about the importance of indigenous language. And much, much more!
