NZAA Annual Conference 2025
15 July 2025 - 18 July 2025
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The 2025 New Zealand Archaeological Conference will be held in Mount Maunganui from Tuesday 15th July – Friday 18th July.
Registration
Registration has now closed.
For late registration enquiries please email archaeologistln@heritage.org.nz
Venue
Club Mount Maunganui
45-47 Kawaka Street
Mount Maunganui 3116
Conference Programme
Tuesday 15 July 8:30am – 4:15pm
- Mihi Whakatau, welcome, keynote speaker and paper sessions
- Welcome Event: Drinks at Astrolab Brew Bar | 82 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui | 5:30pm | Sponsored by CFG Heritage.
Wednesday 16 July 8:30am – 4:45pm
- Paper sessions and AGM
- Evening Event: “Tatai Arorangi – Māori Navigation by Astronomy”| Mount Maunganui College Marae | 7:30-8:30pm.
Thursday 17 July 8:30am – 4:00pm
- Paper sessions
- Conference Dinner: Latitude 37 | 181 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui | 7:00pm
Friday 18 July 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Conference Field Trip: The field trip will visit the Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park and the Mauao Historic Reserve. You will need good walking shoes and a reasonable level of fitness for the Pāpāmoa Hills as it is a steep walk, but the archaeology and the views are worth it! If you have concerns about the walk, please contact Rachel Darmody BEFORE booking the fieldtrip (archaeologistln@heritage.org.nz).
- A picnic lunch will be provided
- Bus transport will run from the conference centre, leaving 9:00am and returning at 4:00pm.
The New Zealand Archaeological Association gratefully acknowledges the support of the following sponsors:
