Discussions on archaeology in the Hawke’s Bay
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandOverview of Māori archaeology in Hawkes Bay
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New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017
Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities: Archaeology Week at the Polish Museum
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandImage credits: Kwatera L; Jagodowy Zagajnik Poster Archaeology Week 2017 final Hidden Treasures - Hidden Atrocities: Archaeology, Discovery and Resistance. Presentation and slide show. Part of the inaugural New Zealand Archaeology Week. Discover archaeological finds in Poland and around the world. Unearth links to Polish New Zealanders. Touch on WW2 and the Polish Resistance. Free entry. Free parking.
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Te Puke o Tara ( Hampton park) Walk
Hampton Park 334 East Tamaki Rd, Auckland, New ZealandWalk at Te Puke o Tara ( Hampton park) on 6th April 9.30 am-11.30. This heritage site under restoration is not open to the public so undertaking a guided walk is a great opportunity to see a heritage site that is not generally available to view. Booking is essential. contact enquiry@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or phone 09 3010101 Email anna.baine@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for further details.
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Archaeology Lab Open Day at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandVisit the Roger C. Green Archaeological Science Laboratory on Level 7 of HSB. Meet current students and learn about some of the exciting discoveries that happen in this space. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Level 7 Human Sciences Building Auckland City Campus NZAA ArchSoc Archaeology Week Flyer
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Bruce McFadgen “Up, Down, and Getting Soaked – the archaeology of earthquakes and tsunamis in the 15th Century”
Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New ZealandPublic talk by Bruce McFadgen on earthquakes and tsunamis in the 15th Century This talk will cover the effects of tectonic events such as tsunamis and earthquakes. Archaeology, and Maori traditions and stories, present a useful perspective on past hazardous events and how Maori communities coped with them. Modern society can learn from their experience. The
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New Zealand Archaeology and the Story of Whangarei
Whangarei Central Library 5 Rust Ave, Whangarei, New ZealandJoin us for a lunchtime introduction to the archaeology of New Zealand and the special sites of the Whangarei District. Bring your lunch and learn about archaeology with local archaeologist Jono Carpenter. Friday 7 April, May Bain Room, Whangarei Central Library 12.00-1.30pm. Entry by koha.
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Central Hawke’s Bay Archaeology Day
CHB Settler's Museum 23 High St, Waipawa, New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay Archaeology Day Archaeology Excursion to Early Pa Site near Porangahau Saturday, 8th April 2017 Bus leaving Waipawa at 9 am from theMuseum Car Park Waipukurau at 9.10 am from the Car Park opposite the Tavistock Hotel 10 am Lecture by Elisabeth Pishief, Archaeologist, at the Porangahau Country Club with Morning Tea Visit
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Exexperience an excavation – Auckland University
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandJoin members of ArchSoc and post-graduate students in bioarchaeology to excavate some (fake) human remains, and animal bones. This event accommodates a maximum of 20 people on first in first served basis. Wet weather day is Sunday 9 April. Register your interest via aklarchsoc@gmail.com. 10:00am - 2:00pm Auckland City Campus NZAA ArchSoc Archaeology Week Flyer
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Archaeology and History of Tawatawhiti on the upper Hatea River, Whangarei
Hatea Drive, Whangarei 61 Hatea Dr, Whangarei, New ZealandThis is a short archaeological walk and talk through a remnant historic landscape that reflects the Maori and European settlement of Whangarei. By chance the formation of Hatea Drive and the building of the Victoria bridge has left behind an area of mature bush on the banks of the Hoteo (Hatea) River containing an important
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State of archaeology in the Hutt
Petone Library 7 Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, New ZealandThis presentation is a general informative archaeology talk with application to the Hutt Petone Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone When: Saturday 8 of April at 1pm Seating capacity: 35
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Archaeology dig for kids, Hobson’s Beach, Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi , Bay of Islands, New ZealandA fun dig for kids using some archaeological tools. Anything the kids dig up they get to take home with them Free for Day Pass Holders and Friends of Waitangi - admission to the Treaty Grounds for adults (Day Pass) is $20 and free for kids up to 18 with an accompanying adult. Limited to
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Matakohe-Limestone Island Public Archaeology Tour
Matakohe-Limestone Island Limestone Island, Springfield, New ZealandJoin local archaeologist and Matakohe-Limestone Island Ranger Jono Carpenter and Kaumatua Fred Tito of Te Parawhau for a tour of archaeological and cultural sites on Matakohe-Limestone Island in Whangarei Harbour. The island barge Petrel Tua Toru will pick up visitors from the Onerahi Jetty at Beach Road from 10am to 11am and begin return trips at 2pm. Bring along
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Tour of Pareraho pa
Pareraho Pa intersection of Belmont Tce and Coach Ln, Belmont, Lower Hutt, New ZealandTour of Pareraho pa by Nicholas Beynon and Warwick Johnstone Meeting point at the intersection of Belmont Tce and Coach Ln, Lower Hutt Sunday 9 April at 11.45am, Leave 12 noon Max people 10 Need to be suitability fit, First come first served by rsvp to Nick Beynon
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New Zealand Archaeology Lecture: A view from the Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi , Bay of Islands, New ZealandPublic lecture by Dr Ian Smith of Otago University on New Zealand archaeology with a focus on the Bay of Islands Free for Day Pass Holders and Friends of Waitangi - admission to the Treaty Grounds for adults (Day Pass) is $20 and free for kids up to 18 with an accompanying adult Te Kōngahu
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Polish Heritage Trust Museum School Holiday Family Workshop
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Archaeology: From an Iron Age Fort to Vikings and early Jewellery. Create your own Iron Age Fort building to take home. Date and time: Thursday, April 20 at 10 AM - 12 PM Age 8+. Cost $8 per person, including adults. Materials provided. Bookings preferred, ph 533 3530. Email phtmuseum@ihug.co.nz see the face book page: https://www.facebook.com/events/171601023346539/
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Otoia Pā Fieldtrip
Kakaramea Hotel 2209 South Road , Patea, New ZealandWhile not during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017 itself the NZAA believe it is important to include and support events which are of a similar nature and which include archaeological aspects. The magnificent Otauto Pa site, on the mighty Patea River. This site will be viewed from a unique perspective, from across the river at
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Aotea Great Barrier Island Walking Festival 2017 – Walks with Archaeological focus
Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island , Auckland , Auckland, New ZealandWhile not during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017 itself the NZAA believe it is important to include and support events which are of a similar nature and which include archaeological aspects. A two day walking experience that will leave you wanting to come back for more. Spectacular scenery, Maori and early settler history, walk with subject experts.
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HMS Tortoise (spar ship) 175th anniversary – Thames-Coromandel
Tairua Tairua, waikato, New ZealandWhile not during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017 itself the NZAA believe it is important to include and support events which are of a similar nature and which include archaeological aspects. To be held at Tairua 6th-7th May - will include lectures, a commemoration and a field trip. Details still to be confirmed. Background: Ships
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