Museum records can feel like a locked world — full of jargon, hidden systems, and unanswered questions. In this episode of The Taonga Files, Amber and Migoto break down what museum records actually are, what they can reveal, and how early‑career and community researchers can access them with confidence. A practical, empowering guide to navigating the archives with clarity, kaupapa, and a touch of detective energy.

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Glossary

Kaumātua - elderly man or woman

Kaupapa - topic, subject, theme, agenda

Kōrero - talk, discussion

Kuia - female elder, grandmother

Hōhā - nuisance, bother, bore, hassle, pain in the neck.

Tupuna/Tūpuna - ancestor/ancestors