MCH Wallpapers
We've made some desktop wallpapers so you can show a little love to your computer.
Download your favourite Christmas wallpapers with best wishes from Manatū Taonga.
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Sticky Beak the kiwi
One of the most popular New Zealand Christmas songs of the 1960s was 'Sticky Beak the kiwi', recorded by Kiwi Records. Listen to 'Sticky Beak the kiwi' performed by staff at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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Te Ara Christmas on the beach
Christmas trees, a German custom, were introduced to England by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, and were gradually adopted in New Zealand... Read more
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Toy making, 1960
In December 1960, 25% of New Zealanders were aged between 0–9 years old and toy manufacturing was in full swing! Watch a video of dolls being made for the 1960 Christmas season.
Recent wallpapers
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Tāwhirimātea
E hoki ki ō maunga kia purea koe e ngā hau a Tāwhirimātea.
Return to your ancestral mountains so that you may be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea.
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Matariki
Matariki, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-rangi, Ururangi.
Matariki is the mother surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-rangi and Ururangi.
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Hineahuone
Me aro koe ki te hā o Hineahuone.
Pay heed to the dignity of women.
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Hine-pūkohu-rangi
Kei te hāereere a Hine-pūkohu-rangi, me tōna kete whawhao rangi.
Hine-pūkohu-rangi, the celestial mist maid, the personified form of fog or mist, is strolling about with her basket to fill the sky.
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Rona
Rona whakamautai.
Rona, controller of the tides.
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Te Hokowhitu a Tū
Te Hokowhitu a Tū.
The 140 warriors of the war god Tūmatuaenga.
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Ko Tangaroa ara rau
Ko Tangaroa ara rau.
Tangaroa of the many pathways of the sea.
Sponsors
These wallpapers are produced by Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Manatū Taonga works to enrich the lives of all New Zealanders by supporting our dynamic culture and preserving our heritage.
