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NZAA is inviting applications for the 2023 round of funding for The Walton Fund. On his death is 2008 Tony Walton left a generous bequest to the New Zealand Archaeological Associations to be used for projects relating to the promotion and use of the Site Recording Scheme. Tony was the NZAA central Filekeeper for nearlyRead more

As part of the advocacy work NZAA does, we provide submissions on policies, plans and strategies advocating for the recognition and protection of our cultural heritage. NZAA recently provided a submission to the Environment Committee on the Natural and Built Environments and the Spatial Planning Bills as part of the RMA reform. NZAA’s full submissionsRead more

Archaeology Week 2023 is coming up from 22nd – 30th April! Through public events and social media we will be highlighting the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage and the work of New Zealand archaeologists. Keep an eye on our Archaeology Week page where events being posted! If you have an idea for an event,Read more

The Government is repealing the Resource Management Act (1991) and enacting new laws to change how the environment, including heritage is managed through the development of three new pieces of legislation: Natural and Built Environment Act (NBA) Strategic Planning Act (SPA)  Climate Change Adaptation Act (CAA) These new pieces of legislation will have a directRead more

Know someone who’s done some great public archaeology over the last year? Here’s your chance to nominate them for NZAA’s Public Archaeology Award. This award is made biennially, and recognises outstanding efforts to promote and share Aotearoa New Zealand’s archaeology. The award is open to members of NZAA and the wider community, including individuals, groups andRead more

The dates for Archaeology Week 2023 are 22nd April – 30th April! If you have an idea for an event, or would like to get involved as an Area Coordinator to help facilitate Archaeology Week please email Toni-Maree, Archaeology Week Co-ordinator at archaeologyweek@nzarchaeology.org. Check out our Archaeology Week page for more details and event updates!Read more

Call for papers now closed Paper sessions are now full, but there is still space for posters. Posters must be A1 or A2 size. Please email the author names, poster title and an 80 – 100 word abstract to papers@nzarchaeology.org for consideration.   Information will be coming very soon to the website regarding accommodation andRead more

2022 NZAA Conference registrations are now open.    Call for papers and posters now open.   NZAA’s annual conference provides an important forum for the archaeological community to share information and tackle current issues. This year’s conference will be held at the University of Otago in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 21st – 24th November. The conferenceRead more