An archaeology day at Fyffe House, Kaikoura
Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New ZealandFurther details to come
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New Zealand Archaeology Week 2019
Rediscovering Dunedin
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New ZealandHayden Cawte from New Zealand Heritage Properties will talk about two pre-1900 Dunedin buildings: 389 Princes St and 43 Jetty St. Hayden’s company has been involved in redeveloping these buildings and he will talk about the process and the archaeology undertaken on-site. Date and Time: 28 April 2.00pm Location: Toitū OSM – Auditorium Free Event
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Digging around at home – the archaeology of living in Wellington
Premier House 260 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New ZealandA talk by archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe. Mary’s illustrated talk will look at what archaeology can tell us about how we used to live, where and why. Followed by a walk around Premier House grounds and through Thorndon, ending at Parliament Limited places. 100 maximum. Premier House reception area. Free entry 2-3pm Premier House Bookings Please
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Stone Tool Demonstration: Exploring lithic manufacture, use and significance
Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandMonday, April 29, 2019 at 5:00pm Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further information. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Stone tool demonstration: Stone artefacts (lithics) have been used by people all over the world, with the earliest forms dating to around 3,000,000 years ago. In New Zealand, the
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Walking Tour: Symonds Street Cemetery with Dr. Heather Battles – 30 April 2019
Symonds Street Cemetery 120 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand Date and Time: Tuesday 30th April - 10:30am - 11:45am (1 hour 45 minutes) Location: Symonds Street, Auckland (Registration required) Event information: University of Auckland biological anthropologist, Dr Heather Battles, leads this free walking tour of Symonds Street Cemetery hosted by Auckland Archaeological Society. Symonds
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Conversations – Plimmer’s Ark – the Shipwreck Under the City
Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New ZealandA talk by archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe on the discovery and recovery of this remarkable shipwreck. Followed by a walk to the shipwreck at the Old Bank Presented as part of the Museum of Wellington’s “Conversations” lunchtime programme. 12.15pm-1.15pm Museum of Wellington, Queen’s Wharf Space is limited Entry by koha Visit the Wellington Museum listing here
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Is Archaeology Relevant in the Modern World?
Barclay Theatre Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandTuesday, April 30, 2019: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Barclay Theatre, Otago Museum Applying Knowledge of the Past to Address Contemporary Social Problems Associate Professor Ian Barber from the University of Otago considers how archaeology, the study of the material remains of the human past, can be applied to critique some of the most pressing
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Archaeology, landscape and identity: appreciating the present by studying the past
Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House 94 Thames Street, Oamaru, New ZealandTuesday April 30th 6pm to 7:30pm Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House, 94 Thames Street, Oamaru The talk is free to attend In this talk Professor Richard Walter will talk about how archaeology (the study of the past) often provides unique perspectives on the present. Drawing on examples from ongoing research projects in New Zealand and the
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Hangi and moa: the archaeology of the 14th century Redcliffs Flat Village
Redcliffs Bowling Club 9 James Street, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New ZealandTuesday 30 April 2019 at 7:30 pm Redcliffs Bowling Club, 9 James Street Redcliffs Archaeologist Tristan Wadsworth from Underground Overground Archaeology will be giving a presentation about the archaeology of the new Redcliffs School. The presentation will follow the Redcliffs Residential Association AGM and is open to all Redcliffs community members as well as the
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Heritage Talk: Archaeology Week Panel Discussion
Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand1 May 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland. A day in the life of an Auckland Council Archaeologist: with a panel of Council archaeologists for Archaeology Week. Archaeologists in Auckland Council's Heritage Unit work hard to protect and preserve Tāmaki Makaurau's heritage.
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Lombard Street Project.
Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New ZealandVanessa Tanner and Andy Dodd will talk about their archaeological investigations carried out in June 2017 as part of Wellington City Council’s Lombard Street Upgrade Project. 12 noon to 1pm Museum of Wellington, Queen’s Wharf. Venue Draughtsman’s Room, 1st Floor Space limited. Entry free.
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Below and Beyond Myers Park
Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand1 May 2019: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland. As part of the New Zealand Archaeological Association’s Archaeology Week, join landscape historian John Adam for an exploration of Myers Park, Auckland – its place in the history of New Zealand outdoor spaces,
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University of Auckland: Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Open Laboratory Afternoon
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandWednesday 1 May 2019. Drop in between 2 - 4 pm (2 hours). Room 706, Level 7, Social Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, University of Auckland City Campus. (This will be well-signposted on the day). The University of Auckland is opening up its teaching and research laboratory spaces for an afternoon during New Zealand Archaeology
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Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 2 May 2019
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from 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. Talk, presentation and short film. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019 Enquiries
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Behind the Scenes-Archaeology Collections & the Story of HB
MTG Hawke's Bay Storage Facilities 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier, New ZealandFree public programme at our offsite storage facility in Ahuriri, Napier (Meet at 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, by the steps of the British American Tobacco building 10-15 minutes before the start of the tour.) Archaeology allows us to understand human history through objects. Join us for a look at the archaeology collections and what they
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Early Te Papa
Robbins Park 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga, New ZealandEarly Te Papa, Thursday 2 May 2019, at 12.30pm, Robbins Park, 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga. Join us in the Rose Garden to hear Ken Phillips talk about the archaeology of early Te Papa. This is a great opportunity to hear from an archaeologist who has researched, surveyed and investigated this area. For more information, contact
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NZ Archaeology Week Talk: Uncovering New Zealand’s Maritime History
The Learning Space, New Zealand Maritime Museum Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New ZealandThursday 2 May 2019 at 6:00 pm. The Learning Space, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. Join us as we welcome Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga archaeologist Isaac McIvor, who will be giving a talk about maritime archaeology in New Zealand and the challenges that heritage agencies face with
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Aerial Archaeology of Hawke’s Bay
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandMuseum Education room, MTG Hawke's Bay, 1 Tennyson Street, corner of Marine Parade and Tennyson Streets, Napier. Aerial photographs provide for speedy recognition and mapping of surface-visible archaeological sites. These include earthworks such as pa and sites that are underground and showing only as a change in the surface vegetation. Old vertical aerial photograph such as
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Manufacturing Pottery: Approaches to pottery in the archaeological record
Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandFriday, May 03, 2019 at 3:00pm Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further details. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Pottery workshop: Since it’s first use 20,000 years ago, pottery has been a huge part of everyday life with utilitarian cooking ware. Equally important is it’s use in ceremonies
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Archaeology Week – Hidden Māori Treasures Walking Tour
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Whai Repo Lagoon Wellington Waterfront, Wellington, New ZealandNau mai, haere mai ki Te Wharewaka o Pōneke! Wellington’s rich and diverse Māori history will be uncovered as you join us on our Te Aro Pā – Hidden Maori Treasure Cultural Walking Tour during Archaeology Week. Discover intriguing secrets about the city we love and view the archaeological remains of two whareponga (houses) at
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Archaeology in Action at the Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandSaturday 4 May from 10am–2pm Otago Museum - Atrium Level 1 Family fun. Become an archaeologist for a day! Learn to sort and identify shells, analyse adzes/toki, compare animal bones (including moa), reconstruct two ancient ceramic pot puzzles and delve into the gallery trail to investigate the Museum's treasures! For further information please contact Rachel
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Kiwi North Floor Talks – three different aspects of NZ archaeology hosted by Kiwi North
Kiwi North Vintage Car Rooms 500 State Highway 14, Maunu,, Whangarei, New ZealandSaturday May 4. 1.30pm for a 2pm start in the Heritage Park's Vintage Car Club Rooms - Gate 2, 500 SH14 Maunu, Whangarei. Evidence for Early Polynesian Voyaging, Takou Red Earth,the Whenua in the Rohe of Hapu, Bay of Islands, WW2 camps in Northland and Korero around sources of obsidian found in Bay of Islands
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The Fernery , Larnach Castle, Dunedin
Larnach Castle 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandThe Fernery was built around 1927-28. It is made of basalt rocks with Oamaru limestone vertical entrance stones. It is believed it may have had a glass roof with the glass taken from the ship the Paloona which was broken up at Port Chalmers about 1927. The aim of the project will be to remove
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Archaeology trip to Matiu Somes Island
Matiu-Somes Island Matiu-Somes Island, Lower Hutt, New ZealandLed by archaeologist Kevin Jones A walk around the island looking at its fascinating layers of history ranging from Maori Occupation until the second world war. Starts at 11am. Duration: approx 3hrs with a lunch break in the middle. Meeting point at 11am outside the Whare Kiore near the wharf, on Matiu-Somes Island, Reasonable level
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Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 5 May 2019
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from 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. Talk, presentation and short film. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019 Enquiries
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Polish Heritage Trust Museum ‘Hidden Treasures’ Family Workshop
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandSunday 5 may 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (2 hours). Note, the museum is open until 5:00 pm if you wish to look around afterwards. Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland. Free off-street parking, seating, tables, restrooms and wheelchair access available. Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the
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Historic Dunedin Walking Tour: Discovering the history of Dunedin’s cityscape
Sunday, May 05, 2019 at 3:00pm. The starting place for the tour is at the Robert Burns Statue in the Octagon, Dunedin. Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further information. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Historic walk: Take a step back in time and tour Central Dunedin through the eyes of it’s
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Seminar: Lasers, Lights, and Bronze Body Armour: a talk by Dr Jeremy Armstrong, Dr Josh Emmitt and Mr Tim Mackrell – Tuesday 7 May 2019
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand Date and Time: Tuesday 7 May: 5:30 - 7:30 pm (2 hours) Location: Social Sciences Tea Room, Room 802, Level 8, Social Sciences Building (201-E), School of Social Sciences, University of Auckland, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland (Registration required) Event information: 'Lasers, Lights, and Bronze Body Armour' is a free seminar presented by Dr.
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Archaeology in the Wairarapa.
Brancepeth Station R.D. 10, MASTERTON, Wainuioru, New ZealandArchaeology in the Wairarapa. Ed Beetham, Brancepeth Station and HNZPTspeakers on buildings archaeology, afternoon tea, and tour of Station buildings. 2-4pm Saturday 11 May Brancepeth Station Masterton $10 admission.
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