Mary O’Keeffe has done several walks and talks on archaeology in Wellington city. This latest one focuses on early life in Newtown and things that Mary has discovered through her archaeological work in support of new development work. Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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Fun family activities designed to introduce young people to archaeology. Create stratigraphy jars and look at objects found during the 1987 archaeological work at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden to see what they can tell us about the lives of people who lived in the house over 100 years ago. Suitable for young people aged
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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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Guided walking tour of Te Korohiwa whaling station site (established in 1837), Tītahi Bay, Porirua. Local archaeologist Patrick Harsveldt will talk about the recorded archaeological site and history of the whaling station at Te Korohiwa and point out some of the archaeological features in the landscape. A short walk from the public carpark will take
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Get a bit of archaeology on your way home! Five short (10mins each) illustrated talks on archaeology and history in Wellington: · Victoria Grouden: “Te Whanganui-a-Tara Reclamation Treasures”. Results of excavation for seismic strengthening underneath the Wellington Town Hall auditorium. Bruce McFadgen: “Triffid in an archaeological context” This talk will be about Triffid, and how
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Eva Forster-Garbutt, PhD candidate at Victoria University School of Architecture, will provide an illustrated talk of the wallpapers associated with New Zealand buildings that she has encountered during the course of her research on the import, trade and use of wallpapers in 19th Century New Zealand. A s with below ground archaeology, the uncovering of
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Mary O’Keeffe leads a walk through the Wellington CBD, looking at some of the places she and colleagues have worked on as archaeologists, and the stories these places can tell. Tour starts outside Te Papa (meet beside the Te Papa shop window) and finishes at Old Government Buildings on Lambton Quay Limited to 12 people
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Join archaeologist Bradean Cheetham for a leisurely walk along the ridges of the Ataturk memorial park. During the walk we will visit the land where Rangitatau, Poito, and Oruaiti pa once stood. As we walk we will discuss the southern coast's fascinating history of occupation and fortification. 2-3 hours depending on fitness level of the
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Mary O’Keeffe leads a walk through the Wellington CBD, looking at some of the places she and colleagues have worked on as archaeologists, and the stories these places can tell. Tour starts outside Te Papa (meet beside the Te Papa shop window) and finishes at Old Government Buildings on Lambton Quay Limited to 12 people -
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