Behind the scenes of Te Taiao | Nature

See how we made Te Taiao | Nature through a series of behind the scenes videos and articles.

Watch: Making the Haast’s eagle, pouākai

Watch: Making the Haast’s eagle, pouākai

Model maker Jake Yocum and curator vertebrates Alan Tennyson explain the science and process that went into recreating a full-size model of the huge extinct Haast’s eagle, pouākai.
Watch: Making the moa

Watch: Making the moa

Moa are the tallest birds ever known, and were completely unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. See how the team overcame the challenges of putting male and female moa skeletons on display.
What would Māui do? Playing with tough topics in Te Taiao | Nature

What would Māui do? Playing with tough topics in Te Taiao | Nature

Experience Developers Jen Craddock and Ralph Upton explain how the Te Taiao | Nature exhibition team used mischief-maker Māui as their guide and inspiration.
Watch: Recreating bird smells

Watch: Recreating bird smells

Did you know that many New Zealand manu (birds) have strong odours? Bird expert Colin Miskelly and perfumer Francesco van Eerd describe how they recreated smells for Te Taiao | Nature.
Watch: Taxidermy albatross

Watch: Taxidermy albatross

‘It’s a bit nerve-racking at times, you don't get any second chances.’ See how taxidermist Peter Wells worked on two albatross, mounted in their mating ritual display.