A series of short talks by Dunedin archaeologists, each presenting their favourite find. Talks will be followed by a relaxed meet and greet session when the audience can have a closer look at the finds and have a chat with the archaeologists. Location: Dunningham Suite, Dunedin Public Library Free Event
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This year we continue the tradition of an Archsoc pub quiz. Get together a team, and participate for a chance to win the golden trowel. RSVP can be found here Open to all Venue - Shadows Bar
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an archaeologist? For Archaeology Week 2025, join Heritage New Zealand staff to try your hand at sorting, cleaning, cataloguing, and investigating some Dunedin artefacts that are over 100 years old! We’ll also try out dressing up as an archaeologist—photos encouraged! There will be a range of
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Stone Artefact Cataloguing Please Note the Change of Date for this Event. Around the time of the 1969-1971 construction of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, the McFarlanes, a young family interested in archaeology, explored Tiwai Point and recovered numerous stone artefacts. Treasured by the family for many years, these artefacts are now finding their way
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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Christchurch Archaeology Project bring you the Ōtautahi Festival Archaeology on 10 May 2025 at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House. This will be a FREE outside event for families celebrating our national Archaeology Week and will run from 11am-3pm Have a go at excavation, sorting, and assembling broken china.
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EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an archaeologist? What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? Join us at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira during Archaeology Week! This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to become an archaeologist for the day and explore the fascinating world of
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"Finders Aren't Keepers" Discover the archaeology of our area and the underlying principles of what you do if you find something and why. Hands on activities which include navigating an archaeology trail on site, making cyanotypes and exploring our archaeology collection. In partnership with Kaikoura Museum. Suitable for all ages Free Event No bookings required,
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In the nineteenth century, the site of Dunedin’s new hospital was one of the most densely occupied residential areas in the city. Come for a guided walk of Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery to hear about the lives of some of the block’s earliest inhabitants, and to learn what our ongoing archaeological investigations have revealed. Free event
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Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland as part of NZ Archaeology Week 2025. Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage. Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air
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Tai timu, tai pari: the ebb and flow between people and place, engaging and shaping of environments through time. The 2025 New Zealand Archaeological Conference will be held in Mount Maunganui from Tuesday 15th July – Friday 18th July. Registration Registration has now closed. For late registration enquiries please email archaeologistln@heritage.org.nz Venue Club Mount Maunganui
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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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Bring your keen, young explorer for a hands-on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 and up*. This year it’s all about ‘finds’. As well as making our own ancient artefacts, we’ll excavate our own mini digs, sorting all our finds into categories and examining their significance, just like a real archaeologist. Who knows what
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Piece together the past with an archaeological treasure hunt. Follow the clues to find hidden artefacts, find and identify Makers Marks and document your discovery. Suitable for children 5 – 15 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food and beverages for purchase. Free event. Contact: Jacqui Allison totaramanager@heritage.org.nz
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Join us on a fascinating tour of the remains of Aotearoa New Zealand's fourth Anglican mission station and early theological college, still visible on the surface. Examine the surrounding landscape to gain a deeper understanding of the area’s cultural heritage and early Māori-Pākehā encounters. Our knowledgeable host will share stories about the site's past, bringing
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Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children 12-18. Saturday 2 May and Saturday 9 May 1pm-4pm For urther information: Contact Jo Danilo- Garbacki at: jdanilo-garbacki@heritage.org.nz
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Brief Description: Central Whanganui has a rich history of occupation and use by both Māori, and European settlers, before 1900. Join archaeologist and heritage consultant Hamish Crimp, and historian and Whanganui District Council heritage planner Scott Flutey, for an archaeological walking tour of this historic landscape. Explore significant sites including Rutland and York Stockades, the river
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“Finders aren’t keepers” Discover the archaeology of our area and the underlying principles of what you do if you find something and why. Suitable for all ages. Free event. No booking required Contact : Ann McCaw at amccaw@heritage.org.nz
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Join archaeologist Caroline Phillips to view artefacts and learn about what has been found and what has not been found. This talk will be followed by a walk around Highwic. Cost: Adults $10, children and HNZPT members free. Booking required: Numbers limited. Bookings essential - https://Highwicarchaeologytalk.eventbrite.co.nz
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“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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Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland as part of NZ Archaeology Week 2026. Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage. Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air
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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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