Archaeologists can learn a lot from pottery fragments found in archaeological sites. Shape, material and decoration can reveal the vessels construction, function and age. Join us to 'dig up' a pot and see if you can reconstruct it
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In the 1970s “Pompallier house” was considered a jewel in the crown of Northland. By the 1980s, serious damp issues were threatening the stability of the building. The Historic Places Trust contracted drain layers to remedy this, but when works commenced they found large holes and Victorian-period rubbish pits. The archaeologists were called in, over
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Come and complete an excavation, make paper tools and learn more about archaeology.
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Come and listen to three speakers discussing what has been found so far during the Retail Quarter Upgrade works. India Gillespie (New Zealand Heritage Properties), Nikole Wills (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga) and Glen Hazelton (Dunedin City Council) will each give a short talk on their involvement in the project and what has been revealed.
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In this illustrated presentation Eva Forster-Garbutt (PhD candidate at the Wellington School of Architecture) will take you on a journey through the fascinating practice of buildings archaeology, which involves archaeologists investigating and recording buildings. She will provide some background to this field from overseas, before exploring the development of buildings archaeology in New Zealand, and
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To celebrate NZ Archaeology Week, and as part of Tuku23 Nelson Provincial Museum are delighted to be hosting Otago University PhD candidate Lisa Mckendry. Lisa is a weaver and archaeologist who is completing her doctorial research on archaeological Māori textile fragments from Te Ana o Hineraki (Moa Bone Point), Moncks Cave and Katawahu (Le Bons
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of pā Māori (fortified places)? Today we can see the remains of terraces, ditches, banks and sometimes palisade walls in the landscape. Each place has a history and is a physical manifestation of whakapapa (genealogies) of whānau and hapū. In this presentation, Zac McIvor will be discussing what
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Susanne Rawson, Director and Senior Conservator of HPFS Solutions, shares the exciting process of conserving the small finds from the shipwreck Daring and the team that has made this project possible. Daring was recovered from Muriwai Beach in 2018. Learn about the connection of Daring to Taranaki and see examples of the types of objects
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Rebecca Ramsay, Auckland Council Senior Specialist – Heritage, will be joining Glenn Browne, Auckland Council Community Programme Ranger, on this ranger guided walk. Rebecca will be talking about the archaeological, cultural and historic heritage features of the area. Free event
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Don your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront. The water’s edge today is far from where it was in 1840 and many buildings, structures and institutions have come and gone from this ever-changing part of the city. The 75-minute walk will begin outside the newly refurbished Britomart
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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 event - contains sensitive content. Free - Bookings not required Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms
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Get a bit of archaeology on your way home! Four short (10mins each) illustrated talks on archaeology in Wellington and beyond: Victoria Grouden: “Archaeology and the Wellington City District Plan” - a brief look at some exciting new additions to the heritage schedule and why these sites were considered. Emily Howitt: “Well, That Was
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Come along to four 20-minute quick talks with 4 experts this Archeology week. Jen Copedo, Assistant Collection Manager (Humanities), Otago Museum will talk about Photogrammetry, an innovative 3D modeling process that many disciplines around the world are using to facilitate their studies. The potential for 3D models in museum collections is huge, and over the
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Join HPFS Solutions for a tour of their new studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study. Register at the following link to secure your spot https://forms.gle/7Btwo4CK7DK5pbMH6. Maximum number of participants is 12. Location and details to be sent after registration.
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Behind-the-scenes Tour Come and join a 40-minute guided tour through the Archaeology Programme’s laboratories at the University of Otago, as part of Tūhura Otago Museums celebration of New Zealand Archaeology Week. On these tours you will have the opportunity to get an insight into the work that goes on in these laboratories and learn about
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Pay a visit to the New Zealand Heritage Properties office in the Warehouse Precinct. There will be artefact displays, posters, and a friendly archaeologist to give you a tour! The office will be open from 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 3pm.
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Archaeologist Dr Sarah Phear will present a talk on the archaeology of the Silverdale area, discussing the results archaeological investigations in the area and the stories they tell, including a recent exploratory investigation at the site of the notable settler Maurice Kelly’s homestead and inn.
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Public lecture by Patricia Pillay Patricia is an archaeologist and Doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland. As a zooarchaeologist, she is interested in human-animal interactions, particularly in the Pacific Islands. Her recent focus has been investigating the close relationship between Māori ancestors and their canine companions in Aotearoa history through zooarchaeology. For thousands of
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Guided Tour Join us for a series of special archaeology tours as part of our Archaeology Family Fun Day! 11am – Midden Madness Join Museum Guide Christine on her Midden Madness tour. A midden is an old rubbish dump, but for archaeologists middens can be a treasure trove of artifacts that provide clues to determine how people
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To coincide with NZ Archaeology Week 2023, a AIMA/NAS Part 1 course is organised to take place on the 29th and 30th April at Highwic House, Epsom. The course is run by the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology and supported by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. The AIMA/NAS Part 1 course introduces methods used by maritime archaeologists
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As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, join local archaeologist and conservator Brigid Gallagher and Tuapiro Marae representative on a hikoi around this defended pā that sits hidden in plain view next to SH2, Tahawai. Good footwear and reasonable balance is recommended. An unformed track is part of the tour. Entrance by koha, cup of
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Celebrate Archaeology Week 2023 at Tūhura Otago Museum's Archaeology Family Fun Day. Don't miss our special archaeology activities happening throughout the day – explore the galleries with our Archaeology in Action gallery trail, try your hand at digging for artifacts in our dig pits or piecing together broken heirlooms with Museum Conservator Shannah, and join
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Event postposed due to weather - Postponement date is Saturday 29th April Join artists Andrew Beck and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa), and archaeologist Meredith Robertshawe for a walk and talk through Te Aro’s historic Swan Lane and Garrett Street. Beck’s artwork Shadow Windows and Te Aho-White’s artwork Waimāpihi
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Ada Wells was a prominent Christchurch suffragist. She founded the Canterbury Women's Institute, was the first national secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, and was the first woman to be elected to the Christchurch City Council. In this talk archaeologist Clara Watson speaks about excavations that were carried out by Underground
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Join us for a special Family-Fun screening of The Flintstones, in celebration of Archaeology Week at Tūhura Otago Museum. Big-hearted, dim-witted factory worker Fred Flintstone lends money to his friend Barney Rubble so that he can adopt a baby. As thanks, Barney swaps his IQ test for Fred's during an executive search program. After getting promoted,
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Ivan Archaeology Site Tour Join archaeologist Ivan Bruce as he takes us on a tour of prominent archaeological sites in Omata including the Omata Stockade Historic Reserve and Kaipopo Pā. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Carpooling is encouraged due to the shortage of parking. No registration necessary. Meeting Point: Waireka Road East, Omata
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an archaeologist? What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? For Archaeology Week, Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is holding a community day, where you can become an archaeologist. Learn about the methods and technology archaeologists use to solve puzzles and discover how people used to
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Immerse yourself in some of the greatest masterpieces of all time in our Perpetual Guardian Planetarium with a special one-off screening of Nero’s Golden House. This special screening is in celebration of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Rome had burnt to a cinder, but the 26-year-old Emperor Nero turned this tragedy into a triumph by ordering
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Audrey is a graduate student in the Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics programme from the University of Bordeaux in France and is completing an internship with Otago Museum and HPFS Solutions in New Plymouth. Audrey will share her experience as a physical chemistry student and describe how her work applies to cultural materials and archaeology.
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED A guided walking tour in central Tauranga of pre-1900 sites from the Historic Tauranga: Nga Tauwae ki Te Papa map and guide.
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Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland. Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage. Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air working museum in the slideshow presentation. Then
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John Coster will present an illustrated talk on 'Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty’
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