Kia ora koutou, The Journal of Pacific Archaeology began in 2010 and since then has published 27 issues. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the wider community of archaeologists working in the region, especially the past editors, our layout editor Les O’Neil, past business managers, and the editorial board. We are especially gratefulRead more
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NZAA would like to invite applications for the 2024 Walton Fund. The Walton Fund grants are awarded yearly for projects that promote archaeological site recording, recording new sites, and/or updating old records. Work in areas of the country that have yet to have any survey work carried out is encouraged. The grants are intended toRead more
The successful 2024 NZAA conference was held this month is Whakatū Nelson. NZAA would like to congratulate the following award recipients for their outstanding contributions. Roger Green Lifetime Achievement Award went to Neville Ritchie. This award is presented in recognition of an association member’s significant and sustained contribution to the knowledge of Aotearoa’s past throughRead more
This year, NZAA will be granting the Dave Robson Memorial Award in Recognition of Upcoming Kaihura Māori. This award is made biennially and will be awarded along with the other NZAA awards at this year’s conference dinner on Friday 5th July. The recipient of the award will have the following traits: · Demonstrated sustained commitmentRead more
The New Zealand Archaeological Association would like to announce the Dave Robson Memorial Fund NZAA Putea Tautoko, which has beenestablished 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 to the NZAA Conference to either deliver a paper, provide awhi to aRead more
NZAA Public Archaeology Award Nominations With conference coming up, it means it’s also time for the annual NZAA awards! 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 shareRead more
As climate change impacts are increasing and significant weather events are occurring with greater frequency, archaeological sites are being damaged and lost as a result of disaster events. NZAA, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Department of Conservation jointly contribute to, and support , the New Zealand Archaeological Site Recording Scheme. In the spiritRead more
New Zealand Archaeology Week will be held from April 28th – May 30th! The New Zealand Archaeological Association is working to increase public awareness and highlight the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage by promoting the work of New Zealand archaeologists both at home and abroad. If you have an idea for an event, orRead more
