Xena’s costume
Ngila Dickson one of the makers of Xena's costume, and History Curator Claire Regnault, discuss the creation of Xena, how she changed New Zealand's film industry, and how she became an international feminist icon.
Listen: The Topp Twins and the dolls
These miniature works of knitted art hail from Invercargill, and might just be the ultimate Kiwiana tribute to two of New Zealand’s most popular characters – Camp Mother and Camp Leader, the creations of Lynda and Jools Topp – the Topp Twins.
‘Camp Leader’ knitted doll on Collections Online
‘Camp Mother’ knitted doll on Collections Online
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