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NZAA would like to invite applications for the 2026 Tony Walton Fund. The Walton Fund grants are awarded annually for projects that promote archaeological site recording, recording of new sites, recording sites at risk of climate change, and/or updating old records. Work focused in areas of the country that is lacking survey attention is encouraged but not essential. Awarded grants up to $1000 are intended to help cover costs directly associatedRead more

NZAA would like to invite applications for the 2026 Tony Walton Fund. The Walton Fund grants are awarded annually for projects that promote archaeological site recording, recording of new sites, recording sites at risk of climate change, and/or updating old records. Work focussed in areas of the country that is lacking survey attention is encouraged but not essential. Awarded grants up to $1000 are intended to help cover costsRead more

The New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) would like to invite applications for the Dave Robson Memorial Fund for attendance at the 2025 NZAA Annual Conference in Mount Maunganui. Purpose: A fund to facilitate iwi Māori attendance and participation at the NZAA Annual Conference or conference related events. Who can apply: Rōpū or individuals who are travelling toRead more

This year NZAA will be awarding the Public Archaeology Award at the annual conference. The award is open to members of NZAA and the wider community, including individuals, groups and organisations (for example, territorial authorities and iwi). The following factors are considered: contribution to the identification, protection and preservation of archaeological sites, contribution to theRead more

The New Zealand Archaeological Association is inviting expression of interests for the volunteer role of Archaeology Week National Coordinator. The Archaeology Week National Coordinator has oversight over the events run during Archaeology Week throughout Aotearoa. The coordinator helps to facilitate and encourage participation in Archaeology Week, manages the publicity and promotion, liaises with Area CoordinatorsRead more

Deadline for conference papers and poster proposals is fast approaching. Due 23rd May 2025.  Please submit your proposals to papers@nzarchaeology.org with the following information: Contact details for the corresponding author (the person who will receive all communication – regarding the presentation). Name and affiliation of all authors. Paper title – should be no more than 20Read more

Tēnā koutou katoa, This year, NZAA will be granting the Dave Robson Memorial Award in Demonstrated Commitment to Kaupapa Māori in Archaeology and Kaihura Māori. This award is made biennially and will be awarded along with the other NZAA awards at this year’s conference dinner on 17 July. The recipient of the award will haveRead more

The New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) would like to invite applications for the Dave Robson Memorial Fund | NZAA Putea Tautoko for attendance at the 2025 NZAA Annual Conference in Mount Maunganui. Purpose: A fund to facilitate iwi Māori attendance and participation at the NZAA Annual Conference or conference related events. Who can apply: RōpūRead more