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The Amp

Hosted by Auckland Museum · history · EN

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About this Podcast:

The Amp - Bringing Auckland Museum to where you are and amplifying the incredible stories from our collections, our mahi and our place in the Pacific.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

17%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
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Questions about The Amp

What is The Amp about?

The Amp - Bringing Auckland Museum to where you are and amplifying the incredible stories from our collections, our mahi and our place in the Pacific.

Who hosts The Amp?

The Amp is hosted by Auckland Museum. The show has published 16 episodes to date.

What has The Amp covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Tunnelling under Arras" (26 November 2025, 48 minutes), "Manu Moana: a bird’s eye view" (28 October 2025, 36 minutes), and "Growing Auckland" (30 September 2025, 33 minutes).

How often does The Amp publish?

The Amp publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 16 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Amp?

Booking probability for The Amp is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Amp requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Amp's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Amp?

The strongest fits for The Amp are Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. The Amp has a history audience.

About the host

Auckland Museum hosts The Amp, a history podcast with 16 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Nov 26, 202548 minS0

    <p>In 1916, a unique group of New Zealanders arrived in France – not to fight above ground, but deep below it. In this episode, we uncover the remarkable story of the New Zealand Tunnelling Company, the first of our...

  • Oct 28, 202536 minS0

    <p>Once a global seabird stronghold, Tīkapa Moana – the Hauraki Gulf – is now sounding the alarm. In this episode, we explore how seabirds, the storytellers of the sea, reveal the growing pressures on our ocean and what...

  • Episode #13

    Growing Auckland

    Sep 30, 202533 minS0

    <p>This episode explores the story of the Ah Chee market garden and how Chinese families like theirs shaped the land and communities of early Aotearoa, while navigating laws and attitudes designed to exclude them.</p>

  • Episode #12

    Netball 101

    Aug 28, 202533 minS0

    <p>The history of sport in New Zealand, isn’t all black and white. In this episode of The Amp, we put netball front and centre; tracing its journey from makeshift hoops to packed arenas. We chat with players...

  • Episode #11

    Defining Diva

    Jul 31, 202543 minS0

    <p>When you think of the word diva, a few big names might come to mind. But in this episode, we dare our kaimahi to go into the archives and find us a forgotten diva. Someone who may not be a household name, but stood...

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  • Episode #10

    Mint Condition

    Jun 30, 202534 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Amp, we uncover the big secrets hidden in small change. Come with us into the collections as we look at rare coins and clever counterfeits, and learn what they can tell us about ancient...

  • May 29, 202543 minS0

    <p>What do toilet doors, a ticket stub, and a choir gown have in common? They’re all clues to Aotearoa’s music legacy. Our curators collect more than just the hits - sometimes it’s the stuff you don’t see on stage that...

  • Apr 22, 202539 minS0

    <p>As Auckland’s War Memorial Museum, Anzac Day is our most important day of the year. In this episode, find out how we get ready to welcome thousands and thousands of visitors for the Dawn Service, and what it means to...

  • Mar 31, 202533 minS0

    <p>Archaeology, prehistoric megabirds, and lasers. In this episode of The Amp, the ancient past meets the technology of the future, as we explore the world of 3D in all its Museum forms.</p>

  • Feb 27, 202549 minS0

    <p>Ever wondered how Wikipedia works? Who edits it, and where does all the information come from? In this episode of The Amp, we’re lifting the lid on Wikipedia. Learn how the Museum has partnered with Wikipedia to get...

  • Dec 1, 202447 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we look at how the Museum got its Egypt collection and focus on a fascinating story of an Egyptian woman with a long-term case of mistaken identity. We learn about the three main ways that museums...

  • Episode #4

    Hidden Kingdom

    Oct 30, 202436 minS0

    <p>This episode of The Amp takes a magnifying glass to the Museum’s entomology collections and explores the histories of some of the thousands and thousands of insects behind the Museum’s walls. We also look at how...

  • Sep 30, 202443 minS0

    <p>This episode features an interview with Perth duo, Alex Towler and Jackson Harvey, the creators of RELICS: A New World Rises. They talk about the exhibition, their LEGO® journey and the power of creative problem...

  • Sep 30, 202436 minS0

    <p>This episode of the Amp takes listeners for a night out at the Orange Ballroom on Newton Road, a vibrant, iconic venue where people would meet, dance and fall in love. We look at how Māori and Pasifika migration to...

  • Sep 30, 202444 minS0

    <p>This episode of The Amp podcast explores the life and work of Sir Gilbert Archey, who ran Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum from 1924 to 1964. This year marks 100 years since Gilbert took up the helm at...

  • Sep 22, 20242 minS0

    <p>Listen to a trailer for the Amp, the new podcast from Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, which amplifies the incredible stories from our collections, our mahi and our place in the Pacific. Launching on...

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