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  • Quick Fire Archaeology Presentations

    Te Awe Library 29B Brandon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    Several quickfire archaeology presentations (5-10mins each), showcasing recent archaeology field work, sharing research interests and bringing old projects back into light. Speaker panel TBC. Free Entry.
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  • Exhibition: Uncovering Katherine Mansfield’s House

    Katherine Mansfield House & Garden 25 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand

    One upon a time... A little girl lived in this house and she grew up to be a famous author named Katherine Mansfield. About 90 years after her family moved out of the house, a society was formed to buy this house and restore it to celebrate her. But how did they know what to
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  • “All seems so lovely because all is home” – The Archaeology of Home with Mary O’Keeffe.

    Katherine Mansfield House & Garden 25 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand

    “All seems so lovely because all is home” wrote Katherine Mansfield to Ida Baker, April 1918. “Home” is both a physical place, and a concept of safety, comfort, and belonging. In her work as an archaeologist Mary O'Keeffe has explored the idea of “home”: what places and areas in New Zealand have different people called home
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  • “Mapping Wellington: Mr Ward and the Other Chaps”

    Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    Historian Elizabeth Cox will talk about the wonderful plan of Wellington created by surveyor Thomas Ward in the late 19th century. “Ward documented hotels, theatres, oyster saloons, brothels, shops, stables, Parliament, prisons, the ‘lunatic asylum’, the hospital, and remnants of Māori kāinga.” Archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe will also talk about other 19th century survey plans and
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  • Short and Sharp Archaeology!

    Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    Five short (10 minutes) talks by Wellington archaeologists on topics as varied as Wellington’s gold rush. Queer archaeology, and what archaeology can tell us about gender. From tiny house to Edwardian cottage. Archaeology and the environment. Free event.
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  • The Archaeology of Turnbull House

    Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    Renowned Wellington archaeologist Victoria Grouden will give an illustrated talk about the archaeological investigations she’s undertaken at Turnbull House, as part of its strengthening project. Free event.
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  • Walking Tour of Ngati Toa Domain

    Ngati Toa Domain Paremata, Porirua, New Zealand

    Led by local archaeologist and heritage consultant Patrick Harsveldt. The Ngāti Toa Domain includes the sites of Paremata Pā, Thom’s Whaling Station (est. 1835), and the Paremata Barracks (constructed 1847). Free event. Meet in front of the Ngāti Toa Sea Scout Hall at Ngāti Toa Domain. (Rain day Sunday 10 May at the same time)
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