Calling all young explorers! Join us for a free hands on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 - 12 to celebrate Archaeology Week. In this workshop you will have the chance to excavate items from your own mini dig, just like a real archaeologist. In teams of two, you'll carefully uncover hidden artefacts and
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Discover the rich history of Te Waimate Mission on our guided archaeology walk, perfect for all ages. Join us as we tour the remains of the fourth Anglican mission station and early theological college still visible on the surface. Examine the surrounding landscape to gain a deeper understanding of the area’s cultural heritage and early Māori-Pākehā encounters.
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A five day workshop on the conservation and repair of stone walls in Kerikeri, Northland. Day 1: Māori and European use of stone, looking at stone field sites and early European pastoral farming. Day 2: Examination of three pre 1840 stone structures to look at stone type and building methodology. Day 3-5: Practical skill workshops
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Bring your keen, young explorer for a hands-on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 and up*. This year it’s all about ‘finds’. As well as making our own ancient artefacts, we’ll excavate our own mini digs, sorting all our finds into categories and examining their significance, just like a real archaeologist. Who knows what
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Join us on a fascinating tour of the remains of Aotearoa New Zealand's fourth Anglican mission station and early theological college, still visible on the surface. Examine the surrounding landscape to gain a deeper understanding of the area’s cultural heritage and early Māori-Pākehā encounters. Our knowledgeable host will share stories about the site's past, bringing
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Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children 12-18. Saturday 2 May and Saturday 9 May 1pm-4pm For urther information: Contact Jo Danilo- Garbacki at: jdanilo-garbacki@heritage.org.nz
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A Stone wall workshop with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Area Manager Bill Edwards at Edmonds Ruins, Kerikeri. Lessons given in stonewalling, how to lay a stone wall that looks good and will be structurally sound. Need a good level of fitness, work boots and gloves. Cost: $250 for two days instruction, lunch and drinks
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Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children 12-18. Saturday 2 May and Saturday 9 May 1pm-4pm For urther information: Contact Jo Danilo- Garbacki at: jdanilo-garbacki@heritage.org.nz
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