Join members of ArchSoc and post-graduate students in bioarchaeology to excavate some (fake) human remains, and animal bones. This event accommodates a maximum of 20 people on first in first served basis. Wet weather day is Sunday 9 April. Register your interest via aklarchsoc@gmail.com. 10:00am - 2:00pm Auckland City Campus NZAA ArchSoc Archaeology Week Flyer
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This is a short archaeological walk and talk through a remnant historic landscape that reflects the Maori and European settlement of Whangarei. By chance the formation of Hatea Drive and the building of the Victoria bridge has left behind an area of mature bush on the banks of the Hoteo (Hatea) River containing an important
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This presentation is a general informative archaeology talk with application to the Hutt Petone Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone When: Saturday 8 of April at 1pm Seating capacity: 35
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A fun dig for kids using some archaeological tools. Anything the kids dig up they get to take home with them Free for Day Pass Holders and Friends of Waitangi - admission to the Treaty Grounds for adults (Day Pass) is $20 and free for kids up to 18 with an accompanying adult. Limited to
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Join local archaeologist and Matakohe-Limestone Island Ranger Jono Carpenter and Kaumatua Fred Tito of Te Parawhau for a tour of archaeological and cultural sites on Matakohe-Limestone Island in Whangarei Harbour. The island barge Petrel Tua Toru will pick up visitors from the Onerahi Jetty at Beach Road from 10am to 11am and begin return trips at 2pm. Bring along
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Tour of Pareraho pa by Nicholas Beynon and Warwick Johnstone Meeting point at the intersection of Belmont Tce and Coach Ln, Lower Hutt Sunday 9 April at 11.45am, Leave 12 noon Max people 10 Need to be suitability fit, First come first served by rsvp to Nick Beynon
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Public lecture by Dr Ian Smith of Otago University on New Zealand archaeology with a focus on the Bay of Islands Free for Day Pass Holders and Friends of Waitangi - admission to the Treaty Grounds for adults (Day Pass) is $20 and free for kids up to 18 with an accompanying adult Te Kōngahu
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Discover Archaeology: From an Iron Age Fort to Vikings and early Jewellery. Create your own Iron Age Fort building to take home. Date and time: Thursday, April 20 at 10 AM - 12 PM Age 8+. Cost $8 per person, including adults. Materials provided. Bookings preferred, ph 533 3530. Email phtmuseum@ihug.co.nz see the face book page: https://www.facebook.com/events/171601023346539/
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While not during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017 itself the NZAA believe it is important to include and support events which are of a similar nature and which include archaeological aspects. The magnificent Otauto Pa site, on the mighty Patea River. This site will be viewed from a unique perspective, from across the river at
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While not during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017 itself the NZAA believe it is important to include and support events which are of a similar nature and which include archaeological aspects. A two day walking experience that will leave you wanting to come back for more. Spectacular scenery, Maori and early settler history, walk with subject experts.
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While not during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2017 itself the NZAA believe it is important to include and support events which are of a similar nature and which include archaeological aspects. To be held at Tairua 6th-7th May - will include lectures, a commemoration and a field trip. Details still to be confirmed. Background: Ships
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This year's theme is the 150th anniversary of the Thames Goldfield
Visit Te Puke O Tara/Hampton park and learn about the flora, fauna and the history of the park as well as experience some unique landscape and some great vistas. 17 Apr, 9.30am-12pm – Te Puke O Tara/Hampton park, Otara/Papatoetoe (meet at 344 East Tamaki Road, East Tamaki) Cost: Free Bookings: email kara.goddard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or phone 027 277 1323
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