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For Archaeology Week, Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is holding a community day for families, where you can be an archaeologist for the day! Hear talks by archaeologists and experience hands on activities such as sorting shell and bone, reconstructing pottery vessels, artefact analysis and so much more! Suitable for children ages 8-13 years Check
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A Virtual talk on the upgrade of the Fort Street area in Auckland's CBD, where exciting archaeological remains were exposed and investigated revealing a glimpse of early 19th century life in the city. The talk will be released on Wednesday 27 April on the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Puhoi Cottage display For Archaeology Week find out more about Puhoi Cottage and the Schischka family, who used the cottage as their bach for 70 years. In December 2011, Auckland Council Heritage Unit archaeologists excavated beside the cottage. They found many treasures, including a sinker and a grinder thought to be 300-400 years old, evidence
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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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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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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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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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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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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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A number of items central to an archaeologists toolkit have been hidden around the galleries of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Grab a trail sheet from the front desk and explore the galleries to find all the tools and learn more about how these help archaeologists understand how people lived in the past.
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AIMA NAS Part 1 (two-day training course) An introduction to maritime archaeology that includes at least 4 hours of classroom work in addition to practical work underwater and/or on land. A 2-day course to introduce the methods and procedures used in maritime archaeology, as well as to promote maritime heritage preservation in New Zealand. The
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Curious about archaeology in New Zealand? What does archaeology look like in our country? Who are the archaeologists? If this has piqued your interest, come and listen to three archaeologists talk about what it is they do as archaeologists in New Zealand. Each speaker will give a short 15min presentation of their work with time
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Join us for a Q+A with local archaeologists and scholars. Hosted by the Auckland Archaeological Society and the University of Auckland. The Q+A will be held at the University of Auckland City Campus 10 Symonds Street Building B201 Room 201-341 (third floor)
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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. Contains sensitive content – recommend adult audience. Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access available. Entry:
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An invitation for those in the industry, including students, professionals, academics, museum personnel, independent researchers, and anyone interested in archaeology in Aotearoa who are in the Auckland area to come together for an informal catch up in a relaxed environment with good beer, great food, and a decent chat.
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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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