ARCHSITE V3
View sitemap, site details and site record history in ArcGIS Online
Welcome to ArchSite where you can access information about archaeological sites in Aotearoa New Zealand.
ARCHSITE V2
View site records and attachments, edit sites and export data
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About ArchSite – Archaeological site recording scheme
ArchSite is operated by the New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA), in partnership with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Department of Conservation. NZAA is a registered charity with members in New Zealand and overseas.
ArchSite is an online database that contains information about recorded archaeological sites in New Zealand. ArchSite uses GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to manage and display information on maps. It is the national database of archaeological sites in New Zealand. The information is used for research, site management and protection. There are currently over 70,000 sites in ArchSite.
For more information about site recording and interpreting site records, you can view the NZAA Site Recording Scheme Handbook and Site Interpretation Guidance..
You can search for sites using our free public map viewer >
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ArchSite contains site descriptions and information about the location, type and condition of sites. There may also be scanned historical site record forms, photographs and site plans for some sites, which are being progressively added to the system.
The database is in the process of being migrated from the ArchSite V2 platform to ArcGIS Online (ArchSite V3). While this process continues some functionality is not yet available in ArchSite V3. Access to ArchSite V2 and V3 will be available until the migration is complete.
There are different levels of access to ArchSite and search and subscription fees apply. All users must agree to abide by the conditions of use.
Public access
Free access to view site locations and NZAA ID to a scale of 1:50,000. For more precise locations, site details, and information about the fees for a data search contact the ArchSite Coordinator.
Viewer Access
View the map, zoom to larger scales and access site details in ArchSite V2 and ArchSite V3. Additional features, including generating summary reports and viewing site attachments, are available in ArchSite V2.
Editor Access
The same functionality as viewer access, plus the ability to create and update site records, upload supporting documents and generate full site reports. Edit functionality is available in ArchSite V2.
Spatial data export
This is an add-on option, available to viewer and editor subscribers. Export a shapefile or file geodatabase from ArchSite V2.
Subscription applications & costs
For viewer, editor and export access contact the ArchSite Coordinator for an outline of subscription costs.
Contact ArchSite
For help with your ArchSite access or to provide feedback contact support@archsite.org.nz
To request site information or apply for access please contact the ArchSite Coordinator admin@archsite.org.nz
To update site records contact the Central Filekeeper:
centralfilekeeper@archsite.org.nz
For enquiries regarding known or suspected archaeological sites on lands or waters administered by the Department of Conservation, please contact enquiries@doc.govt.nz.
To request a review of a site record by the Site Review Subcommittee, email admin@archsite.org.nz
For information about NZAA contact visit the NZAA website
nzarchaeology.org
For information about the protection of archaeological sites and legal requirements visit the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga website
www.heritage.org.nz/about-us/offices
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