Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka Huntly Museum
2026-05-06 10:00 - 2026-05-09 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Huntly Museum Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka, 148 Main Street, Huntly, New Zealand
As part of Archaeology Week, we are open:
Wed 6th May – Sat 9th May 10 am – 4pm with fossils on display and sand tables for children to explore being an archaeologist.
Walk our mine tunnel and find the fossils embedded there!
Also a special Virtual Reality Experience that takes you down under the ground in Raahui Pookeka Huntly.
normal admission charges apply $2.50 per child 5 years -15 years, adults $5.

'Hidden Treasure and Resistance' Adult Presentation
2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, 2014, New Zealand
Discover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from the Iron Age Biskupin Fort, Katyn Forest and Warsaw to Egypt and South America. Come and unearth links between World War 2, Resistance and Polish New Zealanders. Adults only, contains some sensitive content.
Free off-street parking, seating, tables, restrooms and wheelchair access available.
Cost: Museum entry by donation
Booking required: For groups, please book ahead – small fee applies.
Groups can book their own time and date to suit. Please contact Polish Museum staff to arrange.
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Caring for Archaeological Collections
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Heritage Preservation
Join Heritage Preservation this Archaeology Week, in partnership with the New Zealand Archaeological Association, for an engaging introduction to how archaeological collections are cared for in Aotearoa.
We’re opening our studio for a special presentation and guided tour focused on caring for archaeological collections. Designed for the general public – with a particular appeal to those interested in history and archaeology – this session offers insight into both the theory and practice of conservation.
The presentation will explore:
– Key principles of conservation, including minimal intervention and long-term preservation strategies
– The role of environment, handling, and storage in protecting collections
– Simple, practical methods for caring for artefacts and archaeological materials
– How conservation decisions are guided by professional ethics and cultural responsibility
Following the presentation, guests are invited on a guided studio tour, where you’ll gain insight into conservation in practice. This includes viewing selected materials and teaching collections that we are able to share, while respecting the cultural and community considerations that guide access to certain taonga.
Location: Ngāmotu New Plymouth, address will be shared to guests via email following registration
Free event.
Booking/registration via google form: https://forms.gle/wRiCfd8U7MPojqdb8
Weblinks:
https://heritagepreservation.co.nz/
Archaeology Week 2026

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