EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 34 MIN

August Hettig Collection

from Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · host Auckland Libraries

Talitali fiefia! From royal ceremonies to community and village life, the story of 20th century Tonga is vividly documented through the lens of photographer August Hettig. In this episode we explore the story of the August Hettig Collection held in Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections in conversation with Pacifica Curator Pamata Toleafoa, Photographs Curator Keith Giles, and Photograph Conservator Caroline Garratt. Read more and see images in the Heritage et AL blog: https://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-hettig-collection.html Check out the Collection Record here: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/403681/rec/1 click on the hyperlink to explore the records online - there will be more to come! Reference to a selection of images mentioned in the podcast: https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/416753/rec/46 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/416490/rec/158 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/416579/rec/191 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/416572/rec/255 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/416499/rec/312 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/416694/rec/451

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