Display of Archaeology Books at Puke Ariki – 28 April to 6 May 2018
Puki Ariki 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New ZealandAt Puki Ariki there will be a static display of archaeology books just inside the library entrance.
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Bond Street Archaeology Display: 28 April to 6 May 2018
Bond Street, Denton Park and Wellington City Council foyer 20 Bond Street, Denton Park and 101 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New ZealandWellington City Council has organised a display on the Bond Street archaeological excavation that took place on Bond Street. There will be a display in the shop window at 20 Bond Street as well as story boards at Denton Park. In the Wellington City Council foyer there will be a running slide show above reception
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Archaeology Week cabinet display at the Central Library: 28 April to 6 May 2018
Central City Library 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland, New ZealandArchaeology Week cabinet display showcasing some of the work Auckland Council Heritage Unit archaeologists are involved in. The display will be on the second floor of the library for the duration of Archaeology Week.
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The investigation of the Fernery, Larnach Castle- Date 28 and 29 April 2018
Larnach Castle 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandThe Fernery was built around 1927-28. It is made of basalt rocks with Oamaru limestone vertical entrance stones. It is believed it may have had a glass roof with the glass taken from the ship the Paloona which was broken up at Port Chalmers about 1927. The aim of the project will be to remove
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Archaeology Week at Kaikoura Museum -Behind the Scenes – 28 April 2018
Kaikoura Museum 96 West End, Kaikoura, New ZealandNote two sessions are available for this event: 10.30 – 11.30 am and 12 – 1 pm Have you ever wondered what archaeologists do once an excavation is over? And what happens to all the things they dig up? Join archaeologist, Jean Spinks, and Kaikoura Museum manager, Stephanie Lange, for a look at what happens behind the
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Grubb Cottage Archaeological Exhibition, Lyttelton: 28-29 April and 5-6 May 2018
Grubb Cottage 62 London St, Lyttelton, New ZealandGrubb Cottage 62 London Street, Lyttelton 28-29 April and 5-6 May 10:30am-1:30pm Free Take part in an interactive display featuring archaeological material discovered in Christchurch that showcases 19th century trading between Christchurch and the northern hemisphere. Come and try your hand at being a Victorian merchant and shipping goods from the far side of the
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Walking Tour: Terraces and Whānau: Maungakiekie as a physical manifestation of Social Relationships – with Dr Hans-Dieter Bader- 28 April 2018
Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill 670 Manukau Rd, Auckland, New Zealand Location: Maungakiekie | One Tree Hill Time/Date: 1 – 3 pm Saturday 28 April Event Information: As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, Auckland Archaeological Society is hosting, “Terraces and Whānau: Maungakiekie as a physical manifestation of Social Relationships”, a walking tour of Maungakiekie led by Dr Hans-Dieter Bader. Discover the history and archaeology of Maungakiekie
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Papanui Inlet Archaeology- 28 April 2018
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New ZealandArchaeological monitoring has been underway at Papanui Inlet since the discovery of an intriguing wooden structure eroding out of the beach in 2007. In January 2018, Shar Briden (Absolute Archaeology Ltd) and Rachel Wesley (Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou/Otago Museum) led a team of volunteers in further excavations at the site. This talk recounts the recent
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Guided walking tour of Christchurch’s Hotels – 28 April 2018
Cathedral Square Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New ZealandTake a walking tour with Heritage New Zealand, archaeologists from Underground Overground and Christchurch Archaeology to learn about archaeological findings at some of Christchurch's earliest hotel sites. We'll introduce you to our free phone app, "Public Houses, Private Lives: excavating Christchurch's colonial hotels", which shows you artefacts and history from each site, and has short
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Archaeology in the Thames Area – Auckland Archaeologist Tom Barker – 28 April 2018
Thames School of Mines 101 Cochrane St, Thames, New ZealandCome and hear Tom Baker talk on the archaeology of the Thames area. Tom Barker is a fifth generation Thames boy and is a well regarded archaeologist. He is very active within the Thames community even though he is now based at the Auckland Museum. Gold coin entry
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Getting to the Goldfield: A Guided Tour of Four Wharf Sites in Thames Borough – 29 April 2018
Shortland Wharf Queen Street, Thames, New ZealandAssemble at Shortland Wharf, 11am Sun 29th April 2018. Move by own vehicle to the other three wharf sites, finishing at Burke St around low tide (approx 12.30 pm). Guides will be David Wilton and Graeme Robinson. Gold coin donation for set of trip notes and photos. Background: When the Thames goldfield opened in 1867,
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Archaeological Tour of Matiu/Somes Island- 29 April 2018 FULLY BOOKED
Matiu-Somes Island Matiu-Somes Island, Lower Hutt, New ZealandTour 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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Kaipara Harbour- (what archaeology can tell us about the past environment of the harbour and what has changed?) – 29 April 2018
Dargaville Museum 32 Mount Wesley Coast Rd, Dargaville, New ZealandCome and hear Bill Edwards from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga talk about what archaeology can tell us about the past environment of the Kaipara Harbour and what has changed over the years. The talk will be at the Dargaville Museum, 32 Mount Wesley Coast Rd, Dargaville.
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Digging Round At Home: The Archaeology of Life In Wellington – 29 April 2018
Katherine Mansfield House & Garden 25 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New ZealandJoin 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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Open Laboratory Afternoon, Auckland University – 30 April 2018
Room 706, Level 7, Human Sciences Building 10 Symonds St, Auckland, New ZealandA University of Auckland Anthropology Event Location: Room 706, Level 7, Human Sciences Building, 10 Symonds St. Date/Time: 1pm to 3pm, Monday 30 April Info: We are opening up our teaching and research spaces so everyone can come and have a nosey at what laboratory work we do as Biological Anthropologists and Archaeologists. Our student
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Archaeology – Quick-fire presentations by seven speakers-30 April 2018
Old Saint Pauls 34 Mulgrave Street, Wellington, New ZealandFast 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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Tour of Michael Joseph Savage’s memorial and mausoleum at Bastion Point, led by George Farrant – 1 May 2018
Michael Joseph Savage’s memorial and mausoleum at Bastion Point 19 Hapimana St, Auckland, New ZealandJoin council’s Principal Heritage Advisor George Farrant on a tour of Michael Joseph Savage’s memorial and mausoleum at Bastion Point, and see the re-excavated pair of 6” disappearing gun pits and other tunnels now beneath the memorial gardens, and learn about the mystery of exactly where the former Prime Minister is interred. Note that a
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‘Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities’ Presentation: 2 and 6 May 2018
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandWednesday 2 May : 10.30 - 11.30 am. Sunday 6 May: 2.00-3.00 pm Discover Polish archaeologists' work in Poland and around the world, from Iron Age Biskupin Fort, Katyn Forest and Warsaw to Egypt and South America. Come and unearth links between World War 2, Resistance and Polish New Zealanders. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free Complimentary
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Digging up the Past: Archaeology for the young & curious, a HeritageTalk for National Archaeology Week with Dave Veart – 2 May 2018
Central City Library 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland, New ZealandArchaeology for the young & curious, a Heritage Talk for National Archaeology Week with Dave Veart. Dave Veart, archaeologist, historian and author Based on his book of the same name, David Veart will look back on a lifetime's interest in archaeology starting (illegally) aged 9 with his mother’s garden trowel in a shoreline midden in
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Visualising and Preserving Our Lava Caves; sing 3D Laser Scanners: A Heritage Talk for National Archaeology Week with Peter Crossley – 2 May 2018
Central City Library 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland, New ZealandThe Auckland lava caves are between 500 and 50,000 years old. They are not big in world standards but they were used by moa to fall into, Māori as burial caves and later as suburbia overtook the isthmus by Aucklanders, as rubbish holes or nasty things which delayed developers. Our techniques for recording the caves
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Forgotten tales from the Otago Frontier: A bioarchaeological study of Gold rush and early settler cemeteries — Expert talk – 2 May 2018
Barclay Theatre Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIn the 18th and 19th centuries thousands of people left the Old World to take part in the gold rushes in California and New Zealand. It was both the best of times and the worst of times, with the promise of easy wealth but the risk of sickness or violent death. Historic cemeteries provide a
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Puke Ariki Talks – Rediscovering the history of Ketemarae with Dr Caroline Phillips – 02 May 2018
Puke Ariki Museum Foyer 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New ZealandKetemarae was a group of Maori settlements set in a bush clearing near present-day Normanby. It was a significant location during the Land Wars, but afterwards sank from view. Fast forward 150 years and a roading project uncovered parts of an unknown Maori fortification. Archaeologist, Dr Caroline Phillips will discuss how many different strands of
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Seminar: Environmental Resilience of Communities in the Early Bronze Age Aegean with PhD Candidate Jane Jones-2 May 2018
Social Sciences Tea Room, Rm 802, Level 8, HSB, School of Social Sciences, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandLocation: Social Sciences Tea Room (Room 802), Level 8, Human Sciences Building, School of Social Sciences, University of Auckland, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland. Time/Date: 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Wednesday 2 May Event Information: As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, Auckland Archaeological Society is hosting a seminar led by PhD Candidate Jane Jones, “Environmental Resilience
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The colonisation of Aotearoa – understanding the settlement of the Waitaki District – 2 May 2018
Forrester Gallery 9 Thames Street, Oamaru, New ZealandHear Professor Richard Walter, archaeologist, discuss the first settlement of the Waitaki District. This talk follows the talk Professor Walter gave for Archaeology Week last year on the colonisation of Aotearoa. This year the focus is on understanding how the local sites relate to that bigger history. Professor Walter is currently researching the Willetts' collection
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Archaeology Week at the Kaikoura Museum (Talks) – 2 May 2018
Kaikoura Museum 96 West End, Kaikoura, New ZealandOn Wednesday 2nd May, Kaikoura Museum and NCTIR are hosting a series of talks at the museum about archaeology and the Kaikoura coast. The archaeology of the area represents the enduring connections local communities have with the past, and the coast is considered by archaeologists to be among the richest and most interesting parts of the country. The talks
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Unearthing the secrets of Maori Gardens, by Matt Ryan, and “Landscape Archaeology” by Bruce McFadgen – 2 May 2018
Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe 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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Indiana Jones Trilogy at the Otago Museum – 2-4 May 2018
Perpetual Guardian Planetarium Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIndiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and his escapades have fundamentally changed the way society views archaeologists and the field of archaeology. To celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week (28 April to 6 May 2018), we are screening the first three Indiana Jones movies on three consecutive nights. Come along and enjoy the thrilling adventures of the world’s
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Tour of St James Theatre, led by George Farrant -3 May 2018 FULLY BOOKED
St James Theatre 57 Lorne Street, Auckland, New ZealandJoin council’s Principal Heritage Advisor George Farrant on a tour of the currently paused project to restore Auckland’s magnificent 1928 St James Theatre, and see the surface archaeology exposed beneath the removed auditorium floor, and the interesting collection of utilitarian artefacts found there. Stair climbing is involved and sensible footwear is advised. Meet at the
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Archaeology of Hopukiore ( Mt Drury) Mount Maunganui – by Archaeologist Ken Phillips – 3 May 2018
Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Marine Parade, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandMt Drury is one of Tauranga’s little hidden gems, a ‘mini’ Mauao because of the concentration of archaeological features from Tauranga’s earliest Polynesian settlers. Ken will talk about the archaeology of Hopukiore and surrounding archaeological landscape. This is a great opportunity to hear from an archaeologist who has researched, surveyed and investigated local landmarks. Meet
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Two archaeological talks in the Taonga Maori Gallery MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum: Dr Karen Greig and Sarah Perrett – 3 May 2018
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandTwo archaeological talks in the Taonga Maori Gallery MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum Dr Karen Greig “Adzes, fishhooks and dogskin cloaks: Stories of adaptation to a new land" New Zealand has the distinction of being the last major land mass to be settled by people, when migrants from a central East Polynesian homeland arrived on these
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Responding to the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s coastal archaeology – 3 May 2018 (Napier)
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandDr Karen Greig will give a public lecture on Coastal erosion of archaeological sites in New Zealand By international standards New Zealand has a relatively short history. Yet our archaeological landscape is extraordinarily rich and diverse. The archaeological sites that make up this landscape tell the unique story of our past; the changing relationship between
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Archaeological Excavation, Town Belt, Dunedin – 4 May 2018
Town Belt, situated behind Otago Boys High School Grounds (2 Arthur St, Dunedin, 9016) 2 Arthur St, Dunedin, New ZealandArchaeological excavation of the area where two buttons were found two years ago in the Dunedin Townbelt. The buttons belonged to officers in the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot who were situated in Dunedin between 1860 and 1861. Excavation is open to members of the general public who are interested in archaeology. The aim will
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Walking Tour: Symonds Street Cemetery – with Dr Heather Battles – 4 May 2018
Symonds Street Cemetery 120 Symonds St, Auckland, New ZealandLocation: Symonds Street Cemetery. Time/Date: 10:30 – 12 pm, Friday 4 May Event Information: As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, Auckland Archaeological Society is hosting a free walking tour through Symonds Street Cemetery, guided by University of Auckland bioanthropologist, Dr Heather Battles. Symonds Street is a first-generation urban settler cemetery in operation mainly from
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ArchSoc BBQ and Trowel Throwing – 4 May 2018
7 Wynyard Street grass area 7 Wynyard Street, Auckland, New Zealand Location: 7 Wynyard Street, University of Auckland. Time/Date: 12 – 4 pm, Friday 4 May Event Information: As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, Auckland Archaeological Society is hosting a BBQ and Trowel throwing competition. Come and relax at the end of the week, with cheap eats and archaeology themed activities! ArchSoc will be barbecuing
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Two talks in the Taonga Maori Gallery MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum: Rose Mohi and Michelle Lee- 4 May 2018
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandRose Mohi: Carvings from the House Heretaunga Michelle Lee : Pounamu There is a max of 30 people so bookings essential
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Science in Heritage Conservation (Demonstration) – 4 May 2018
Mount Egmont Alpine Club Rooms Hawera, South Taranaki, New ZealandPhoto Credit: Susanne Grieve The conservation of historic, artistic and archaeological materials involves history, chemistry and the visual arts. Join us to learn about how we identify different material types and see science in action on real historic objects! Demonstrations will be continuous so bring the kids (or just your sense of curiosity) and help us
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Oh the Places You’ll Go! Adventures in Archaeological Conservation (Presentation) – 4 May 2018
Mount Egmont Alpine Club Rooms Hawera, South Taranaki, New ZealandPhoto Credit: Susanne Grieve Come learn about the variety of archaeological objects that conservators work to preserve in museums and on site. From Antarctica to the United States and everything in between, join us for an international journey of shipwrecks, desert oases and frozen continents. Touch and see some of the unique historic objects collected along
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Responding to the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s coastal archaeology – 4 May 2018 (Waipawa)
CHB Settlers’ Museum 23 High Street, Waipawa, New ZealandDr Karen Greig will give a public lecture on Coastal erosion of archaeological sites in New Zealand By international standards New Zealand has a relatively short history. Yet our archaeological landscape is extraordinarily rich and diverse. The archaeological sites that make up this landscape tell the unique story of our past; the changing relationship between
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Archaeology in Action, Otago Museum – 5 May
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand10am-2pm at the Otago Museum, Atrium Level 1 Free event Family friendly Become an archaeologist for a day! Dig into the mock excavation pit, reconstruct a shattered pot and learn to sort and identify ancient objects hidden in the midden. Contact: Rachel Cooper, Otago Museum at rachel.cooper@otagomuseum.nz Otago Museum event page: Archaeology in Action
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Puketarata Pa and surrounding area field trip – 5 May 2018
Puketarata Garden 14 Ngawhini Road, Hawera, New ZealandPuketaraka Pa. Image Ivan Bruce. Field trip around some of South Taranaki's iconic archaeological sites, taking in a range of fortifications from ranging from prehistoric Maori archaeological fortifications to conflict sites of Taranaki Wars. Date - 5 May 2018 Time 12pm Duration 2-3 hours Meet at Puketarata Garden 14 Ngawhini Road Hawera Contact person -
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Archaeology Week dig for kids, Hobson’s Beach, Waitangi Treaty Grounds – 5 May 2018
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi , Bay of Islands, New ZealandCome and dig on Hobson’s Beach as part of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Find all the pieces to your puzzle and receive a prize. Date: 2pm Saturday 5 May Duration: 60 minutes Venue: Hobson’s Beach, Waitangi Treaty Grounds Price: Free for Friends of Waitangi and Day Pass holders Suitable for ages up to 13, children
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From Port to Precinct: A walking tour of historic Lyttelton- 6 May 2018 – FULLY BOOKED
Sutton Reserve corner of Sutton Quay and Norwich Quay, Lyttelton, New Zealand Photo Credit: Luke Tremlett Join archaeologists from Underground Overground Archaeology for a walking tour of historic Lyttelton! We will be visiting some of the significant and interesting archaeological sites we have worked on within the town. Along the way you will hear how a pier helped open Canterbury to the world, learn about the
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Site visit to Tapui Pa, Manutuke, Gisborne to look at the Pa with members of Rongowhakaata and Historic Places Tairawhiti committee – 6 May 2018
Tapui Pa Taurau Valley Road, Manutuke, New ZealandSite visit to Tapui Pa, Gisborne in partnership with Rongowhakaata, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Historic Places Tairawhiti. An opportunity to learn about the history of the pa, its importance in the landscape and wider community and our partnerships with local iwi. Tapui Pa consists of an extensive series of ditches and banks in
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Cultural dispatches from the north: The Booth Whānau Collection. Archaeology Week lecture by the Booths, Waitangi Treaty Grounds -6 May 2018
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi , Bay of Islands, New ZealandBeginning as young boys, John, Chris, Webber and Robin Booth collected archaeological finds from around Northland. Hear the kōrero about some of these finds as we celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week. Date: 2pm Sunday 6 May Duration: 60 minutes Venue: Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi Learning Centre Price: Free for Friends of Waitangi and Day
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Archaeological Discoveries of Ōtautahi – 6 May
WSP Opus 12 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch, New ZealandJoin archaeologists from the Ōtautahi/Christchurch area to explore how archaeological investigations can provide insights about the past. While there, try your hand at making your very own stone tools in our interactive workshop! Free event Registration preferred
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Women in Archaeology-6 May 2018
Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities UC Arts City Location. Arts Centre of Christchurch, 3 Hereford St, Christchurch, New ZealandWomen’s history is hidden history. Official histories, records and publications usually chart men’s lives. Archaeology is one of the ways we can uncover the female perspective by finding out what women in the past owned, did with their bodies, created, and consumed. On Sunday May 6th 2018 Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Teece
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NZAA Annual Conference 2018
Univeristy of Auckland 18 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, New ZealandThe 2018 NZAA and AAA annual conference was held at the University of Auckland from 28 to 30 November 2018. The conference theme was Trans-Tasman Dialogues. Despite some striking differences between the archaeological record of New Zealand and Australia, we share the same historical roots as well as some key goals and priorities: the desire
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Buildings Archaeology in Aotearoa: What’s going on?
Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New ZealandPresented by Eva Forster-Garbutt. Time: Drinks & nibbles from 5.30, presentation from 6pm Venue: Boardroom, Antrim House, 63 Boulcott St, Wellington This talk will uncover the practice of buildings archaeology in New Zealand - a field of enquiry that has gained momentum within the profession over the last 15 years. With hundreds of buildings having
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An evening with Mike Lee, Author of “Navigator’s and Naturalists. French Exploration of New Zealand and the South Seas (1769 – 1824)
Tauranga City Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, New ZealandFriday 26th April, Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga 7.00pm-8.00pm Michael (Mike) Lee first came across the journals of Dumont d'Urville's 1827 Astrolabe voyage in 1996 when writing his thesis for a University of Auckland Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. This sparked his interest in the largely unappreciated role of French navigators
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Lombard St Project Display
Lombard Street Lombard Street, Wellington, New ZealandDisplay 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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Archaeology in Chinatown: Marsden Valley Education Centre, Shanty Town
Shantytown Rutherglen Road, Paroa, New ZealandBookings required. Available throughout the school calendar Shantytown Heritage Park, West Coast or offsite West Coast locations are negotiable Student fees from $14.00 Marsden Valley Education Centre have created a programme to coincide with Archaeology Week 2019, but which is also available throughout the school calendar. This is a programme designed to allow teachers to
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Maritime Archaeology Lab: Open Day
Hikitia end of Taranaki Street, Wellington, New ZealandThe 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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Domestic Bits
Stoddart's Cottage Off Waipapa Avenue, (Just Before Shops in Village Centre, Turn Right for Library and Rugby Rooms), Diamond Harbour27-28th April 3-5th May 2019 10 am – 4 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday Stoddart Cottage, 18 Purau Avenue, Diamond Harbour (access from Waipapa Avenue) ‘Domestic Bits’ is an exhibition which displays just a small portion of the archaeological material retrieved during the 2017 earthquake repair work at Stoddart Cottage in Diamond Harbour. These artefacts provide
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Pecha Kucha – Hidden Stories – an evening of quick fire talks on archaeology.
Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New ZealandPlease note you must book to go to this event via the Eventfinda listing. Please click here for Eventfinda Event costs: $19.45 ($18.00 + $1.45 fees) A deer bone out of place, an upwardly mobile Waimate housekeeper, a secret WWII construction; stories suppressed, stories not yet written, the stories behind the stories. In collaboration with Heritage New
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An evening with Mike Lee, Author of “Navigator’s and Naturalists. French Exploration of New Zealand and the South Seas (1769 – 1824)
Ōpōtiki Museum 123 Church Street, Ōpōtiki, New ZealandSaturday 27th April, Ōpōtiki Museum, 123 Church Street, Ōpōtiki 7.00pm-9.00pm Michael (Mike) Lee first came across the journals of Dumont d'Urville's 1827 Astrolabe voyage in 1996 when writing his thesis for a University of Auckland Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. This sparked his interest in the largely unappreciated role of French navigators and
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Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park. Experience archaeology, history, and landscape
Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park Bryan Road, Ohiwa, New ZealandSunday 28th April at 10.00am Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park, Bryan's Beach, Ōhiwa Experience this culturally rich and diverse landscape, exploring archaeology and history. Learn about significant pā sites, the history of human settlement here, the journey from a working farm to a premier Regional Park, and an introduction to the Ōhiwa Harbour Heritage Trail.
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An archaeology day at Fyffe House, Kaikoura
Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New ZealandFurther details to come
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Rediscovering Dunedin
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New ZealandHayden Cawte from New Zealand Heritage Properties will talk about two pre-1900 Dunedin buildings: 389 Princes St and 43 Jetty St. Hayden’s company has been involved in redeveloping these buildings and he will talk about the process and the archaeology undertaken on-site. Date and Time: 28 April 2.00pm Location: Toitū OSM – Auditorium Free Event
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Digging around at home – the archaeology of living in Wellington
Premier House 260 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New ZealandA 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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Stone Tool Demonstration: Exploring lithic manufacture, use and significance
Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandMonday, April 29, 2019 at 5:00pm Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further information. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Stone tool demonstration: Stone artefacts (lithics) have been used by people all over the world, with the earliest forms dating to around 3,000,000 years ago. In New Zealand, the
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Walking Tour: Symonds Street Cemetery with Dr. Heather Battles – 30 April 2019
Symonds Street Cemetery 120 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand Date and Time: Tuesday 30th April - 10:30am - 11:45am (1 hour 45 minutes) Location: Symonds Street, Auckland (Registration required) Event information: University of Auckland biological anthropologist, Dr Heather Battles, leads this free walking tour of Symonds Street Cemetery hosted by Auckland Archaeological Society. Symonds
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Conversations – Plimmer’s Ark – the Shipwreck Under the City
Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New ZealandA 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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Is Archaeology Relevant in the Modern World?
Barclay Theatre Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandTuesday, April 30, 2019: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Barclay Theatre, Otago Museum Applying Knowledge of the Past to Address Contemporary Social Problems Associate Professor Ian Barber from the University of Otago considers how archaeology, the study of the material remains of the human past, can be applied to critique some of the most pressing
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Archaeology, landscape and identity: appreciating the present by studying the past
Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House 94 Thames Street, Oamaru, New ZealandTuesday April 30th 6pm to 7:30pm Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House, 94 Thames Street, Oamaru The talk is free to attend In this talk Professor Richard Walter will talk about how archaeology (the study of the past) often provides unique perspectives on the present. Drawing on examples from ongoing research projects in New Zealand and the
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Hangi and moa: the archaeology of the 14th century Redcliffs Flat Village
Redcliffs Bowling Club 9 James Street, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New ZealandTuesday 30 April 2019 at 7:30 pm Redcliffs Bowling Club, 9 James Street Redcliffs Archaeologist Tristan Wadsworth from Underground Overground Archaeology will be giving a presentation about the archaeology of the new Redcliffs School. The presentation will follow the Redcliffs Residential Association AGM and is open to all Redcliffs community members as well as the
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Heritage Talk: Archaeology Week Panel Discussion
Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand1 May 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland. A day in the life of an Auckland Council Archaeologist: with a panel of Council archaeologists for Archaeology Week. Archaeologists in Auckland Council's Heritage Unit work hard to protect and preserve Tāmaki Makaurau's heritage.
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Lombard Street Project.
Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New ZealandVanessa Tanner and Andy Dodd will talk about their archaeological investigations carried out in June 2017 as part of Wellington City Council’s Lombard Street Upgrade Project. 12 noon to 1pm Museum of Wellington, Queen’s Wharf. Venue Draughtsman’s Room, 1st Floor Space limited. Entry free.
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Below and Beyond Myers Park
Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand1 May 2019: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland. As part of the New Zealand Archaeological Association’s Archaeology Week, join landscape historian John Adam for an exploration of Myers Park, Auckland – its place in the history of New Zealand outdoor spaces,
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University of Auckland: Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Open Laboratory Afternoon
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandWednesday 1 May 2019. Drop in between 2 - 4 pm (2 hours). Room 706, Level 7, Social Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, University of Auckland City Campus. (This will be well-signposted on the day). The University of Auckland is opening up its teaching and research laboratory spaces for an afternoon during New Zealand Archaeology
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Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 2 May 2019
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from Iron Age Biskupin Fort, Katyn Forest and Warsaw to Egypt and South America. Come and unearth links between World War 2, Resistance and Polish New Zealanders. Talk, presentation and short film. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019 Enquiries
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Behind the Scenes-Archaeology Collections & the Story of HB
MTG Hawke's Bay Storage Facilities 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier, New ZealandFree public programme at our offsite storage facility in Ahuriri, Napier (Meet at 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, by the steps of the British American Tobacco building 10-15 minutes before the start of the tour.) Archaeology allows us to understand human history through objects. Join us for a look at the archaeology collections and what they
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Early Te Papa
Robbins Park 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga, New ZealandEarly Te Papa, Thursday 2 May 2019, at 12.30pm, Robbins Park, 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga. Join us in the Rose Garden to hear Ken Phillips talk about the archaeology of early Te Papa. This is a great opportunity to hear from an archaeologist who has researched, surveyed and investigated this area. For more information, contact
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NZ Archaeology Week Talk: Uncovering New Zealand’s Maritime History
The Learning Space, New Zealand Maritime Museum Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New ZealandThursday 2 May 2019 at 6:00 pm. The Learning Space, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. Join us as we welcome Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga archaeologist Isaac McIvor, who will be giving a talk about maritime archaeology in New Zealand and the challenges that heritage agencies face with
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Aerial Archaeology of Hawke’s Bay
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandMuseum Education room, MTG Hawke's Bay, 1 Tennyson Street, corner of Marine Parade and Tennyson Streets, Napier. Aerial photographs provide for speedy recognition and mapping of surface-visible archaeological sites. These include earthworks such as pa and sites that are underground and showing only as a change in the surface vegetation. Old vertical aerial photograph such as
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Manufacturing Pottery: Approaches to pottery in the archaeological record
Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandFriday, May 03, 2019 at 3:00pm Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further details. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Pottery workshop: Since it’s first use 20,000 years ago, pottery has been a huge part of everyday life with utilitarian cooking ware. Equally important is it’s use in ceremonies
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The archaeology of Tauranga CBD
Tauranga City Council 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, New ZealandHeritage NZ and Tauranga City Council – The archaeology of Tauranga CBD - by Brigid Gallagher
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Archaeology Week – Hidden Māori Treasures Walking Tour
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Whai Repo Lagoon Wellington Waterfront, Wellington, New ZealandNau mai, haere mai ki Te Wharewaka o Pōneke! Wellington’s rich and diverse Māori history will be uncovered as you join us on our Te Aro Pā – Hidden Maori Treasure Cultural Walking Tour during Archaeology Week. Discover intriguing secrets about the city we love and view the archaeological remains of two whareponga (houses) at
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Archaeology in Action at the Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandSaturday 4 May from 10am–2pm Otago Museum - Atrium Level 1 Family fun. Become an archaeologist for a day! Learn to sort and identify shells, analyse adzes/toki, compare animal bones (including moa), reconstruct two ancient ceramic pot puzzles and delve into the gallery trail to investigate the Museum's treasures! For further information please contact Rachel
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Kiwi North Floor Talks – three different aspects of NZ archaeology hosted by Kiwi North
Kiwi North Vintage Car Rooms 500 State Highway 14, Maunu,, Whangarei, New ZealandSaturday May 4. 1.30pm for a 2pm start in the Heritage Park's Vintage Car Club Rooms - Gate 2, 500 SH14 Maunu, Whangarei. Evidence for Early Polynesian Voyaging, Takou Red Earth,the Whenua in the Rohe of Hapu, Bay of Islands, WW2 camps in Northland and Korero around sources of obsidian found in Bay of Islands
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The Fernery , Larnach Castle, Dunedin
Larnach Castle 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandThe Fernery was built around 1927-28. It is made of basalt rocks with Oamaru limestone vertical entrance stones. It is believed it may have had a glass roof with the glass taken from the ship the Paloona which was broken up at Port Chalmers about 1927. The aim of the project will be to remove
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Archaeology trip to Matiu Somes Island
Matiu-Somes Island Matiu-Somes Island, Lower Hutt, New ZealandLed by archaeologist Kevin Jones A walk around the island looking at its fascinating layers of history ranging from Maori Occupation until the second world war. Starts at 11am. Duration: approx 3hrs with a lunch break in the middle. Meeting point at 11am outside the Whare Kiore near the wharf, on Matiu-Somes Island, Reasonable level
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Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 5 May 2019
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from Iron Age Biskupin Fort, Katyn Forest and Warsaw to Egypt and South America. Come and unearth links between World War 2, Resistance and Polish New Zealanders. Talk, presentation and short film. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019 Enquiries
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Polish Heritage Trust Museum ‘Hidden Treasures’ Family Workshop
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandSunday 5 may 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (2 hours). Note, the museum is open until 5:00 pm if you wish to look around afterwards. Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland. Free off-street parking, seating, tables, restrooms and wheelchair access available. Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the
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Historic Dunedin Walking Tour: Discovering the history of Dunedin’s cityscape
Sunday, May 05, 2019 at 3:00pm. The starting place for the tour is at the Robert Burns Statue in the Octagon, Dunedin. Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further information. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Historic walk: Take a step back in time and tour Central Dunedin through the eyes of it’s
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Seminar: Lasers, Lights, and Bronze Body Armour: a talk by Dr Jeremy Armstrong, Dr Josh Emmitt and Mr Tim Mackrell – Tuesday 7 May 2019
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand Date and Time: Tuesday 7 May: 5:30 - 7:30 pm (2 hours) Location: Social Sciences Tea Room, Room 802, Level 8, Social Sciences Building (201-E), School of Social Sciences, University of Auckland, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland (Registration required) Event information: 'Lasers, Lights, and Bronze Body Armour' is a free seminar presented by Dr.
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Archaeology in the Wairarapa.
Brancepeth Station R.D. 10, MASTERTON, Wainuioru, New ZealandArchaeology in the Wairarapa. Ed Beetham, Brancepeth Station and HNZPTspeakers on buildings archaeology, afternoon tea, and tour of Station buildings. 2-4pm Saturday 11 May Brancepeth Station Masterton $10 admission.
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NZAA Annual Conference 2019
Stuart Island Community Centre 10 Ayr Street, Oban, New ZealandImage: Propellers on the beach at the Norweigan whalers base, Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island (M. Schmidt 2013, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga)The 2019 NZAA annual conference was held from Thursday 29th August until Saturday 31st August in Oban, Rakiura/Stewart Island. Post conference summary >> Conference Programme Wednesday 28 August – Evening welcome event Thursday 29 August
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NZAA Annual Conference 2021
Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre 14 Northcroft Street, Taupo, New ZealandThe 2019 NZAA conference was held in Taupō from 4th July - 7th July. The Taupō conference was exceptionally well attended, the most ever at a NZAA conference. The conference was hosted by Ngāti Tūwharetoa, and held at the Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre. Post conference summary >> Conference Programme Sunday 4 July Mihi whakatau
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Archaeology in Action Gallery Trail at Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIf you dig museums, you’ll love our Archaeology in Action gallery trail. Make the most of Archaeology Week and explore Otago Museum’s many treasures, just waiting to be unearthed in our historic galleries. Gallery trails challenge you to explore the Museum, and discover all sorts of interesting things along the way. Perfect for all visitors
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Become an Archaeologist for the Day at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland Museum The Auckland Domain, Auckland, New ZealandFor Archaeology Week, Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is holding a community day for families, where you can be an archaeologist for the day! Hear talks by archaeologists and experience hands on activities such as sorting shell and bone, reconstructing pottery vessels, artefact analysis and so much more! Suitable for children ages 8-13 years Check
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Historic sites around the Shortland Wharf area
Shortland Wharf Queen Street, Thames, New ZealandIn conjunction with the Echo Walks Festival. Guide/narrator: Dave Wilton (local archaeologist). Start/finish point: Shortland wharf (southern end of Thames). Easy walk of about one hour total, all on flat. Cost: Donation Route: The walk will commence at the historic Shortland wharf (in use continuously since 1867) and will include the wharf itself, and numerous historic
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Whakawhitiwhiti Pā Site Tour
Whakawhitiwhiti Pā 88 Wallath Road, Taranaki, New ZealandMeeting Location: Near 88 Wallath Road Lead by: Ivan Bruce On street parking No RSVP required
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Aotearoa Unearthed: Archaeology for Everyone Podcast – New Episode Released
New episode released for New Zealand Archaeology Week 2022! Episode 10 ǀ World War II in Northland Rosemary talks to four Northlanders who used archaeological research and investigation techniques to piece together a picture of ‘Fortress Northland’; a staggering network of defence infrastructure which was constructed in panicked haste following the Japanese bombing of Pearl
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“The Richest River in the World – Gold mining in the upper Shotover” by Kevin Jones – Virtual talk
Gold mining in the upper Shotover River, central Otago, New Zealand Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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Fort Street Upgrade by Sarah Phear – Virtual Talk
A Virtual talk on the upgrade of the Fort Street area in Auckland's CBD, where exciting archaeological remains were exposed and investigated revealing a glimpse of early 19th century life in the city. The talk will be released on Wednesday 27 April on the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Facebook and YouTube pages.
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“Human innovation seen through the archaeological record: earth, structure and object” by Victoria Grouden – Virtual talk
Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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Stone fish trap – A hands on presentation
Quince's Landing Wharau Road, Kerikeri, New ZealandNorthland staff from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga are organizing a hands on opportunity for young people to use an archaeological fish trap near Kerikeri to catch some fish. Hundreds of years old the stone fish trap still works well. Registrations are at midday
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Archaeology and cultural materials conservation: Interpreting and caring for our past in Taranaki
TBCJoin Archaeologist Ivan Bruce, Heritage Consultant Hamish Crimp and Cultural Materials Conservator Susanne Rawson for a public discussion around how we interpret and care for our archaeological past in Taranaki using recent excavations including Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga (Hawera Town Centre development) as a case study, with artefacts on display. Entry is free, but spaces
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“Gowns, streams and essence of filth – life in Newtown Wellington” by Mary O’Keeffe – Virtual talk
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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Pā in the Bay of Plenty: a flight from Whakatane by Kevin Jones – Virtual Talk – Updated time 8pm
Virtual talk via Teams - https://teams.live.com/meet/9566119009566 Time updated - Event now starts at 8pm
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Film Screening of “Finding Altamira” at Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIn celebration of New Zealand Archaeology week Otago Museum is screening Finding Altamira for archaeology enthusiasts and history lovers alike! In 1879, a Spanish archaeologist (played by Antonio Banderas) and his daughter make worldwide news when they find 10 000-year-old cave paintings on their land. However, the discovery puts the family at odds with the religious
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Archaeology for Kids at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden
Katherine Mansfield House & Garden 25 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New ZealandFun 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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Adventures in Archaeology – Panel Discussion
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandA discussion with Associate Professor Anne Ford, Professor Richard Walter, Dr Naomi Woods, and Ngāi Tahu artist Vicki Lenihan on recent archaeology projects in Te Waipounamu and a contemporary Māori art response. Hear from Associate Professor Anne Ford about the work conducted at Tikoraki by Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, with assistance from the University of
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Moanataiari and Waiotahi Valleys – A quick walk-through
Thames Goldmine Experience carpark Moanataiari Creek Road, Thames, New ZealandA walk around mining (and other) sites in the Moanataiari and Waiotahi valleys. Guided by local historian Russell Skeet. Medium difficulty walk (all on marked tracks) with about 40% uphill - fairly gentle grade (mostly follows tramway routes). Start / End point: Thames Goldmine Experience car park, corner State Highway 25 and Moanataiari Creek Road
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Film Screening of “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” at Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIn celebration of New Zealand Archaeology week Otago Museum is screening Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark for archaeology enthusiasts and budding explorers alike! In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones journeys around the world in search of treasures. He is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant, believed
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Walter Sheppard: Storekeeper and Suffragent Exhibition
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch, New ZealandAn exhibition showcasing archaeological artefacts from Walter Sheppard's 1865-1875 shop, Sheppard and Co., from alcohol bottles and clay tobacco pipes to pickle jars, glass tumblers and ceramic transfer wares. The exhibition, which explores Walter Sheppard's life as a storekeeper, civic-leader, suffragent and husband through historical and archaeological evidence, is a collaboration between Heritage New Zealand
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NZAA Annual Conference 2022 – Archaeology and the Climate Crisis
Otago University 640 Cumberland Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New ZealandThe 2022 New Zealand Archaeological Association was held at the University of Otago in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand from 21st - 24th November. The theme for the conference was 'Archaeology and the Climate Crisis'. Post conference summary >> Conference Programme Sunday 20 November Pre-conference icebreaker evening event Monday 21 November Mihi whakatau Paper sessions
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