The extinct Polynesian dog (kuri) provides gorgeous white fur for the most valuable of Māori cloaks. Simon Morton comes face to face with the kuri and the chief. TALES FROM TE PAPA is a fascinating new series of mini-documentaries for TVNZ 7 that showcase many of the exciting, wonderful and significant pieces that are held in our national museum. Tales from Te Papa is commissioned by TVNZ 7, in partnership with Te Papa. http://www.tepapa.govt.nz

Featuring Curator Awhina Tamarapa