Northland

  Power point presentation on the archaeology and history of Okiato.  30 minutes followed by question time. Okiato Pt in the Bay of Islands played a significant role in the years prior to and after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. At various times a whaling provision centre, the residence of the united States
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Sunday 2nd April 2017 - one hour tours of the following two sites: -10am Tour of Moehuri Pa site -12pm Tour of Butler’s Store site -  2pm Tour of Moehuri Pa site A guided tour of Moehuri Pa site with interpretation from six archaeological excavations.A guided tour of Butler’s Store site which operated in the
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Join 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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This 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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A 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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Join 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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Public 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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