# Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound

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# Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound

Preserving oral traditions for the future.

AMPS was established in the Anthropology Department of the University of Auckland in 1970, by Bruce Biggs, with [Mervyn McLean](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2022/07/18/preserving-the-unique-sounds-of-aotearoa.html) the first director.

The archive grew rapidly through the research activities of the department, resulting in a collection that spans from 1910 through to the present day and includes recordings of vocal and instrumental music, oral histories, stories and language resources from Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Pacific.

Brett, A. (1988, February 20). Waipareira group. Mavis Tuoro on right [Photograph]. Anthropology Photographic Archive, The University of Auckland Library.

## Contact us

Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound\
Room 109-306\
General Library\
5 Alfred Street\
City Campus, The University of Auckland\
Private Bag 92109\
Auckland 1142\
**Email:** [amps@auckland.ac.nz](mailto:amps@auckland.ac.nz)

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