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Art and Archaeology: Revealing Intangible Landscapes – POSTPONED – SEE NEW DATE
Glover Park Garrett Street, Wellington, New ZealandEvent postposed due to weather - Postponement date is Saturday 29th April Join artists Andrew Beck and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa), and archaeologist Meredith Robertshawe for a walk and talk through Te Aro’s historic Swan Lane and Garrett Street. Beck’s artwork Shadow Windows and Te Aho-White’s artwork Waimāpihi
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Finding Ada: Archaeological Investigations of a 19th Century Suffragist Site – Public Talk
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch, New ZealandAda Wells was a prominent Christchurch suffragist. She founded the Canterbury Women's Institute, was the first national secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, and was the first woman to be elected to the Christchurch City Council. In this talk archaeologist Clara Watson speaks about excavations that were carried out by Underground
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The Flintstones – Otago Museum Movie Screening
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandJoin us for a special Family-Fun screening of The Flintstones, in celebration of Archaeology Week at Tūhura Otago Museum. Big-hearted, dim-witted factory worker Fred Flintstone lends money to his friend Barney Rubble so that he can adopt a baby. As thanks, Barney swaps his IQ test for Fred's during an executive search program. After getting promoted,
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Archaeological Sites Tour – Omata
Waireka Road East, Omata , New ZealandIvan Archaeology Site Tour Join archaeologist Ivan Bruce as he takes us on a tour of prominent archaeological sites in Omata including the Omata Stockade Historic Reserve and Kaipopo Pā. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Carpooling is encouraged due to the shortage of parking. No registration necessary. Meeting Point: Waireka Road East, Omata
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Become an Archaeologist at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland Museum The Auckland Domain, Auckland, New ZealandHave you ever wondered what it is like to be an archaeologist? What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? For Archaeology Week, Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is holding a community day, where you can become an archaeologist. Learn about the methods and technology archaeologists use to solve puzzles and discover how people used to
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Nero’s Golden House – Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandImmerse yourself in some of the greatest masterpieces of all time in our Perpetual Guardian Planetarium with a special one-off screening of Nero’s Golden House. This special screening is in celebration of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Rome had burnt to a cinder, but the 26-year-old Emperor Nero turned this tragedy into a triumph by ordering
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Science in Archaeology!
Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre 28 Young Street, New Plymouth, New ZealandAudrey is a graduate student in the Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics programme from the University of Bordeaux in France and is completing an internship with Otago Museum and HPFS Solutions in New Plymouth. Audrey will share her experience as a physical chemistry student and describe how her work applies to cultural materials and archaeology.
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Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty Walking Tour – CANCELLED
Brain Watkins House 233 Cameron Road, Tauranga, New ZealandTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED A guided walking tour in central Tauranga of pre-1900 sites from the Historic Tauranga: Nga Tauwae ki Te Papa map and guide.
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Discover Hidden Treasures
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland. 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 working museum in the slideshow presentation. Then
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Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty – Public Talk
Brain Watkins House 233 Cameron Road, Tauranga, New ZealandJohn Coster will present an illustrated talk on 'Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty’
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NZAA Annual Conference 2023 – Archaeology and Resilience
Sky City Hamilton 364 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New ZealandThe 2023 New Zealand Archaeological Association Conference will be held in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton from the 4th - 7th July. As we continue to battle Covid-19, recent weather events across the country and the ongoing impacts of climate change, the term resilience has become more and more common in current discourse. The theme for this year’s
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Public Lecture – The Waikato Horticultural Complex
Waikato Museum 1 Grantham Street, Hamilton, New ZealandThe New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) is excited to announce that as part of their annual conference a public lecture is being provided for free at the Waikato Museum Wednesday 5 July 2023. The Hamilton Basin was home to one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant and complex pre-European Māori horticultural systems. Recent archaeological work
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Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) International Conference
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandThe Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) International Conference will be held in Auckland from the 8-12 April 2024. The CAA Australasia chapter and The University of Auckland invite you to join us in Auckland for the 51st edition of the conference and the first time it has been held in Aotearoa New
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A Guided Walk up the Tararu Valley
Dickson Holiday Park Victoria Street, Thames, New ZealandA guided walk up the Tararu Valley (Victoria Street extension). Following the old tramway route (partly, now the road) participants will visit the sites of the following stamper batteries; Bleazard’s reduction works, Brown and Campbells, Flora McDonalds, Russell’s, Wild Missouri, and the Sylvia battery. Start / End point: Dickson Holiday Park car park, Victoria Street
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Guided Walk Around Halls Arboretum and Parawai Mission Station
Currie Street Currie Street, Thames, New ZealandAs part of Echo Walks Festival and New Zealand Archaeology Week, local archaeologist Dave Wilton, of The Treasury, will guide a walk around the historic locations of Hall's Arboretum (established 1870s) and Parawai Mission Station (established 1837). Halls Arboretum is an important NZ scientific site, as it was a key reference site in the 1913
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Exposed Histories – Archaeology at Mahitahi, Bruce Bay
Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae 4851 Haast Highway, Bruce BayHokitika Museum Director Laureen Sadlier, Kaumatua Paul Madgwick and Archaeologist Tom Barker present Exposed Histories - Archaeology at Mahitahi/Bruce Bay In 1985 a midden with archaeological remains was exposed near Heretaniwha Stream in Bruce Bay. 39 years later, Kaumatua and historian Paul Madgwick discusses the settlement and significance of Mahitahi to the people of Makaawhio,
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Archaeology Week Mixer
Maggies 6 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New ZealandFor those located in Ōtepoti, you are invited to come along to a mixer event to kick start Archaeology Week 2024! Catch up with other local archaeologists and heritage enthusiasts to discuss all things old. Nibbles will be provided. Would be lovely to see a range of freshly minted to those more seasoned heritage professionals!
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Maritime Archaeology Two Day Introductory Course
Highwic House 40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland, New ZealandAIMA NAS Part 1 (two-day training course) An introduction to maritime archaeology that includes at least 4 hours of classroom work in addition to practical work underwater and/or on land. A 2-day course to introduce the methods and procedures used in maritime archaeology, as well as to promote maritime heritage preservation in New Zealand. The
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Kids’ Archaeology Afternoon
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch, New ZealandTamariki, have you ever wondered what it's like to be an archaeologist? For Archaeology Week 2024 join Heritage New Zealand staff to try your hand at excavating, cleaning, and cataloguing artefacts found in Christchurch dating back over 100 years. We'll also try out some experimental archaeology with nib pens and ink, as well as dressing
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Dig into the Past, an Afternoon of Archaeology
Totara Estate 565 Alma-Maheno Road, Oamaru, New ZealandHave a go at digging, cleaning, sorting & analysing artefacts with assistance from one of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s archaeologists. Wear old clothes, water and dirt involved! Check out the exhibition of archaeology posters in the Granary. Free entry for all, children must be accompanied by an adult No booking required, just come along and
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Pātea Power Station Tour
TBCArchaeologist Ivan Bruce will give a tour of the historic Pātea Power Station, a local favourite! Learn about the history of the power station, along with some geology of the towering cliffs, and how they tie in to understanding South Taranaki history. No booking required Free event Contact: secretary@heritagetaranaki.com
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Site Visit: Korohiwa (‘Coalheavers’) Whaling Station Site, Titahi Bay, Porirua
Korohiwa Whaling Station Site 23 moki street, Porirua, New ZealandGuided walking tour of Te Korohiwa whaling station site (established in 1837), Tītahi Bay, Porirua. Local archaeologist Patrick Harsveldt will talk about the recorded archaeological site and history of the whaling station at Te Korohiwa and point out some of the archaeological features in the landscape. A short walk from the public carpark will take
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Finders Are Not Keepers
Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New ZealandA free community event focusing on the importance of Archaeology and the processes that need to be taken if you find an object or site. Activities for children and adults; including a site trail showing how our archaeological sites and features here at Fyffe/Waiopuka site can tell us stories about human activity here, meet a
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The Mysteries of the Trowel
Te Mana O Te Ngati Rangitihi Building 35 Heale Street, Matatā, New ZealandErin Mekeri Tioke will be presenting his korero on archaeological excavations he has been involved with around the Bay of Plenty. Free event, no booking required.
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Short and Sharp Archaeology!
Te Awe Library 29B Brandon Street, Wellington, New ZealandGet a bit of archaeology on your way home! Five short (10mins each) illustrated talks on archaeology and history in Wellington: · Victoria Grouden: “Te Whanganui-a-Tara Reclamation Treasures”. Results of excavation for seismic strengthening underneath the Wellington Town Hall auditorium. Bruce McFadgen: “Triffid in an archaeological context” This talk will be about Triffid, and how
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Archaeology Week Social Event (date updated)
Urbanaut Brewary and Tap Room 597 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland, New ZealandAn invitation for those in the industry, including students, professionals, academics, museum personnel, independent researchers, and anyone interested in archaeology in Aotearoa who are in the Auckland area to come together for an informal catch up in a relaxed environment with good beer, great food, and a decent chat.
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