NZ Rugby 1905 - 1958
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki presents a screening of archival rugby film footage care of the New Zealand Film Archive. The screening features 17 film clips and newsreels, including rare footage of our national sport.
The beginnings of the great All Blacks are shown in this programme of early film featuring the 1905 'Originals' and the 1924-1925 'Invincibles'. The New Zealand Army Service team, survivors of Gallipoli, play during World War One and the 1927 Maori Rugby team in the United Kingdom are shown.
The programme concludes with colour film of a Springbok Parade in New Plymouth in 1958 and rugby fans camped out in their sleeping bags to secure tickets for a rugby match.
All silent footage will be accompanied by a pianist. Former All Black Sir Wilson Whineray will introduce the Sunday screening.
50 minutes.
Saturday 17 September: 1pm and 2pm
Sunday 18 September: 12pm with special guest Sir Wilson Whineray
Auditorium, Ground floor
Free entry
This event is part of the wider Auckland Heritage Festival.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets
Auckland Central
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History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Founded in 1888, it remains New Zealand’s largest visual arts experience, with a collection numbering over 15,000 works. The main gallery building is now open after a comprehensive heritage restoration and expansion.
Explore a treasure trove of historic, modern and contemporary New Zealand art, as well as work by Māori and Pacific Island artists. International painting, sculpture and print collections range from 1376 to the present day.
The Gallery offers a lively calendar of talks, performances, film screenings and children's activities. Visit our website to see what’s on.
Choose from a range of free guided tours - organised group tours available by arrangement.
• Open daily 10am – 5pm (except Christmas Day)
• In the heart of Auckland City
• Wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available free of charge
• Café and espresso bar
• Gallery shop offers quality souvenirs, books and unique art-inspired gifts
