
Watch: How to care for your taonga
It’s easy to look after your taonga properly. With a little guidance and the right materials, your taonga should last forever.
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Learn how to look after your treasured items, with easy-to-follow advice from our experts.
It’s easy to look after your taonga properly. With a little guidance and the right materials, your taonga should last forever.
Textiles that are made from plant material, often harakeke (flax), or animal material such as wool, feathers, or hair usually require careful attention. Find out about prolonging the life of your treasured textiles and clothing by storing and treating them appropriately.
Learn how to preserve photographs – physical and digital.
Learn how to preserve wooden objects and Māori treasures.
Learn how to preserve paintings.
Learn how to preserve prints, documents, books, and other paper objects.
Learn how to preserve metal, glass, ceramic, and stone objects.