Tour of 12 recorded and unrecorded sites on Matiu/Somes ranging from Maori Occupation until the second world war. Sunday 29th of April at 11am Duration: approx 3hrs with a lunch break in the middle. Meeting point outside the Whare Kiore near the wharf, on Matiu-Somes Island Reasonable level of fitness required. Max number of people: 20
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Join us at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden for a talk about domestic archaeology in Wellington with Mary O'Keeffe. Mary is a Wellington-based archaeologist who has been poking around our city for the last 21 years. Her illustrated talk will look at what archaeology can tell us about how we used to live, where and
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Fast moving presentations by seven people with wide experience on all aspects of archaeology, speaking to their slides. A fun, entertaining and a great learning occasion. Free entry No parking available at Old Saint Paul's
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The first talk is from Matt Ryan, Adjunct Researcher at the School of Geography, Environment and earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, who has done extensive research on soils and what that research tells us. The second is from Bruce McFadgen, a Surveyor and Archaeologist, now with the School of Maori Studies Te Kawa a
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Display panels in Lombard St, beside Pickle & Pie café The panels are located on the edge of the old shoreline; it was a centre of early commerce and trade. It was also the location of a redoubt constructed by British settlers in 1845 in response to a perceived threat from occupants of the nearby
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The Maritime Archaeological Association of NZ (MAANZ) runs a volunteer-run conservation laboratory in the hold of the floating crane Hikitia, where they conserve objects that have been recovered from the sea. Come and see MAANZ’s work and learn some of the fascinating stories of the things that have been recovered. 10am-1pm Free entry Floating Crane
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A talk by archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe. Mary’s illustrated talk will look at what archaeology can tell us about how we used to live, where and why. Followed by a walk around Premier House grounds and through Thorndon, ending at Parliament Limited places. 100 maximum. Premier House reception area. Free entry 2-3pm Premier House Bookings Please
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A talk by archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe on the discovery and recovery of this remarkable shipwreck. Followed by a walk to the shipwreck at the Old Bank Presented as part of the Museum of Wellington’s “Conversations” lunchtime programme. 12.15pm-1.15pm Museum of Wellington, Queen’s Wharf Space is limited Entry by koha Visit the Wellington Museum listing here
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