In this illustrated talk Adrian Humphris (WCC Chief Archivist) and Mary O’Keeffe (consultant archaeologist) look at the history of our city that can be seen from survey maps and plans. The fascinating detail of our city seen in these plans shows how our city and community has grown and changed (and some curiosities along the
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In this illustrated presentation Eva Forster-Garbutt (PhD candidate at the Wellington School of Architecture) will take you on a journey through the fascinating practice of buildings archaeology, which involves archaeologists investigating and recording buildings. She will provide some background to this field from overseas, before exploring the development of buildings archaeology in New Zealand, and
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Get a bit of archaeology on your way home! Four short (10mins each) illustrated talks on archaeology in Wellington and beyond: Victoria Grouden: “Archaeology and the Wellington City District Plan” - a brief look at some exciting new additions to the heritage schedule and why these sites were considered. Emily Howitt: “Well, That Was
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Event postposed due to weather - Postponement date is Saturday 29th April Join artists Andrew Beck and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa), and archaeologist Meredith Robertshawe for a walk and talk through Te Aro’s historic Swan Lane and Garrett Street. Beck’s artwork Shadow Windows and Te Aho-White’s artwork Waimāpihi
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