• NZAA Annual Conference 2018

    Univeristy of Auckland 18 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, New Zealand

    The 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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  • NZAA Annual Conference 2019

    Stuart Island Community Centre 10 Ayr Street, Oban, New Zealand

    Image: 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 2022 – Archaeology and the Climate Crisis

    Otago University 640 Cumberland Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand

    The 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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  • NZAA Annual Conference 2023 – Archaeology and Resilience

    Sky City Hamilton 364 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand

    The 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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  • NZAA Annual Conference 2024

    Beachside Nelson Conference and Events Centre 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand

    The 2024 New Zealand Archaeological Conference will be held in Whakatū Nelson from the 2nd - 5th July, with a pre conference fieldtrip on the 1st July. Registration ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED Venue Beachside Nelson Conference and Event Centre 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui Nelson 7011 Dave Robson Memorial Fund NZAA Putea Tautoko The New Zealand Archaeological
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  • Archaeology Kids Day

    Totara Estate 565 Alma-Maheno Road, Oamaru, New Zealand

    Free entry for all Children must be accompanied by an adult Wear old clothes, water and dirt involved! Have a go at digging, cleaning, sorting & analysing artefacts with archaeologists from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Check out the exhibition of archaeology posters in the Granary. Food & beverage available for purchase. No booking required,
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  • Young Archaeologist’s Workshop

    Te Waimate Mission 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand

    Calling all young explorers! Join us for a free hands on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 - 12 to celebrate Archaeology Week. In this workshop you will have the chance to excavate items from your own mini dig, just like a real archaeologist. In teams of two, you'll carefully uncover hidden artefacts and
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  • Meet an archaeologist and have a go!

    Highwic House 40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

    As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, join us at Highwic to meet some archaeologists and learn about what they do. See some of the artefacts found on site and have a go at being an archaeologist. A fun hands-on session ideal for children 7-12, accompanied by an adult. For more information contact highwic@heritage.org.nz To
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  • Walk Through Time Archaeology Tour

    Te Waimate Mission 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand

    Discover the rich history of Te Waimate Mission on our guided archaeology walk, perfect for all ages. Join us as we tour the remains of the 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.
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