This time of year is often when we tell our stories and share our memories – we’ll sit and kōrero – or play those old VHS tapes full of precious memories.

Tapes wear out and degrade over time - but there is now an opportunity to digitise old video tapes to preserve them for the future, thanks to Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru. This means you can easily play your videos on your phone, laptop or other device.

Until the end of February, Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru are offering help to get your VHS tapes digitised.

If you live in the Wairau (or you can get your precious videos to the Wairau) and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please feel free to email trc@ngatirarua.iwi.nz .

The team will then organise a date and time for you to come in.  This offer is available until 28 February 2025.