Jewellery
Te Papa's Courtney Johnston on Vivienne Westwood, podcasts and Stevie Wonder
Courtney Johnston has been the chief executive of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa now for five years, joining Maori co-leader Arapata Hakiwai at the helm. Johnston's career as a director… Audio
Expert Feature: Jewellery
For our expert feature this week we speak to Greg Holland who's an award-winng master jeweller based in Auckland, he's also the lead designer at Holland & Co. Audio
Australia: Fraudster's jewellery auctioned, sport anti-
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at efforts to recoup millions from victims of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick, plans to restrict digital streaming services from having access to certain… Audio
Hannah Upritchard: eccentric jewellery to spark joy
A three month trip home to Christchurch from London to donate a kidney to her mother, has turned into a two year stay for expat jeweller Hannah Upritchard. But she's making the most of her time… Audio, Gallery
The art of "jewelleryness"
Cigarette filters, rusty chains, old pipes and other urban detritus have found a new life in the hands of Wellington jewellers and collaborators, Caroline Thomas and Fran Carter. It's a project that… Audio, Gallery
Karl Fritsch: the Wellington jewellery artist with a punk sensibility
A leading jewellery artist known for his subversive punk approach to valuable materials, Karl Fritsch exhibits as much in Europe and the United States as he does New Zealand - but the pandemic has… Audio, Gallery
Creative in the Caroline Valley
Kim Spencer-McDonald says she knows a number of women who, as she did, have fallen in love with the farmer but not necessarily the farm. She says meaningful, stimulating off-farm jobs are difficult to… Audio
Jeweller Jane Dodd is inspired by the natural world
"I want to look at issues of extinction and infestation, cruelty and conflict. I want us to feel that we are being watched and that stock is being taken. I want us not to get away with it." Those are… Audio, Gallery
Making the most of your precious jewellery
Our expert today is jeweller Ken Robinson who creates creating some of the world's most sought after jewellery. Audio, Gallery
New Zealand jewellers and the Handshake project
Te Auaha's Handshake project was started in 2011 by makers Peter Deckers and his wife Hilda Gascard, aiming to nurture New Zealand jewellers, and build links with international galleries and… Audio
Calling Home: Nikki Ross in Bali
Kiwi expat and business owner Nikki Ross is Calling Home form Bali and joins the show to discuss her life on the tropical island paradise. Audio, Gallery
Goldsmith Tony Williams - the man with the Midas touch
For 40 years, master craftsman Tony Williams has crafted top-end jewellery from his favourite materials - gold, gems and enamel. Tony's highly detailed dragonfly broaches are one of his signature… Audio
Otto Kunzli - The Language of Things
Zurich-born, Munich-based Otto Künzli is one of Europe's most renowned jewellers. His work is described as "minimalist, yet meticulously crafted work referencing cultural phenomena", including a… Audio
Toi Art
In a matter of weeks Te Papa will do the big reveal for its new art gallery space, spanning two floors of the museum. One of the exhibitions selected to launch the new space is a 30 year retrospective… Audio
Kobi Bosshard: 'I am a craftsman, not an artist'
Eighty year old Swiss-born goldsmith Kobi Bosshard has been called the grandfather of New Zealand jewellery. His daughter Andrea Bosshard has just made the film about him, Kobi. Audio, Gallery
From frilly underwear to jewellery
Vintage women's underwear adorn the walls of the new Charles Brasch Studio in Dunedin, courtesy of the first artist to be invited there on a residency. The Caselberg Trust spent years raising the… Audio
Stolen Girlfriends Club: Beyond the rock n' roll facade
Being in the fashion industry is like trying to stay in control of a car that’s about to veer off the road, according to Marc Moore the founder of Kiwi label Stolen Girlfriend's Club. Marc speaks… Audio
Recycling silver jewellery
Jeweller and environmentalist Fran Carter plans to turn people's unfashionable unwanted sterling silver jewellery into contemporary works of art. To donate, email Fran or pop into Toi Poneke, 61 Able… Audio
Green weddings
Perhaps you're buying rings for your upcoming Summer wedding or planning to pop the question in a romantic beauty spot these holidays. Audio
Fingers Gallery, celebrating 40 years in operation
Fingers Gallery, celebrating 40 years in operation is one of the oldest, still running jewellery galleries in the world. Audio