Search to find NZ’s national treasures

Te Karere presenter, Scotty Morrison, and wife, The Hits Drive radio host Stacey Morrison, will present TVNZ 1’s National Treasures and lead the search to find Aotearoa’s most treasured items.

National Treasures will explore New Zealand’s recent history; the wonderful, the hidden and the controversial and Kiwis are encouraged to submit their own historical objects, alongside their personal story, to feature in the series.

TVNZ is calling for New Zealanders to scour their homes in the search for treasures, objects, taonga that have special significance to New Zealand and our history over the last 100 years.

“We want to find the items that tell the story of New Zealand’s recent past, items that have shaped, shaken and moved us as a nation,” says Scotty. “Sometimes the simplest object can be a trigger for an amazing piece of social history and significant cultural value – which can be found in the strangest items – and we’d love for the public to be involved in our search.”

Adds Stacey: “It’s not about the value of the item and how much it costs, the value lies in their ability to open doors into New Zealand’s recent past. Now’s the time to search your home for a hidden treasure.”

Members of the public will be invited to be part of a country-wide roadshow. Each event will feature a team of experts that will select 100 of these special items to be displayed at Te Papa.

Submitting an entry is easy. Simply upload a couple of photos to the website nationaltreasures.co.nz and share your personal story on how the object links to New Zealand’s special history.

Objects must reflect New Zealand’s history between 1921 – 2021.

National Treasures is being made by Pango Productions for TVNZ 1. The series will air next year.

Scotty and Stacey Morrison want to see your most treasured items. PHOTO/TVNZ