Taranaki

Susanne Rawson, Director and Senior Conservator of HPFS Solutions, shares the exciting process of conserving the small finds from the shipwreck Daring and the team that has made this project possible. Daring was recovered from Muriwai Beach in 2018. Learn about the connection of Daring to Taranaki and see examples of the types of objects
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Join HPFS Solutions for a tour of their new studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study. Register at the following link to secure your spot https://forms.gle/7Btwo4CK7DK5pbMH6. Maximum number of participants is 12.  Location and details to be sent after registration.
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Ivan Archaeology Site Tour Join archaeologist Ivan Bruce as he takes us on a tour of prominent archaeological sites in Omata including the Omata Stockade Historic Reserve and Kaipopo Pā. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Carpooling is encouraged due to the shortage of parking. No registration necessary. Meeting Point: Waireka Road East, Omata
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Audrey is a graduate student in the Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics programme from the University of Bordeaux in France and is completing an internship with Otago Museum and HPFS Solutions in New Plymouth. Audrey will share her experience as a physical chemistry student and describe how her work applies to cultural materials and archaeology.
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