Astrolabe With NZ History Up For Auction in London

An astrolabe dating from 1396 bought out from England in the 1860s, has been sent to London for auction.  The piece has been in Australia since the family in NZ died out and ended up in a 'bag of old pipe fittings'.  Learning the significance of it through the internet and then Queensland Museum, it is up for auction next month at Bonhams for between $300,000 and $400,000 NZ.  Article from Science Media Centre here.

Jean Batten Trophy 'Misplaced Not Lost' Says Motat

A sterling silver trophy awarded to Jean Batten in the 1930s is not where it should be in Motat's collections.  It was due to go on display but was found to be missing during preparations.  Read NZ Herald article here.