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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Préhistoire Pop-up Exhibition at Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandPréhistoire Pop-up Exhibition Join us for a mesmerising display of early artistry, curated by world-leading archaeologist Jean-Michel Geneste as part of Archaeology Week 2024. Through the lens of Jean-Michel's expertise, you'll gain a deeper understanding of our ancient ancestors and their way of life, journeying through millennia as you explore innovative research into Europe's archaeological
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Digging through Time: A Guide to an Archaeologists Toolkit
Auckland Museum The Auckland Domain, Auckland, New ZealandA number of items central to an archaeologists toolkit have been hidden around the galleries of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Grab a trail sheet from the front desk and explore the galleries to find all the tools and learn more about how these help archaeologists understand how people lived in the past.
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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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The Final Passage Film Screening at Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandThe Final Passage, directed by Pascal Magontier, is an immersive fly-through of the famous Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave in southern France, which contains some of the earliest European cave art and records first-hand human experience of long-extinct animals. Based on 3D digital data captured in the cave, which is now inaccessible to the public, the film
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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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Can You Dig It????
Mercury Bay Library 22 Victoria Street, Whitianga, New ZealandJoin the Mercury Bay Library and Mercury Bay Museum as we learn to excavate, sift, sort and recreate like an archaeologist. Archaeologists learn a lot from pottery fragments found in sites. Shape, material and decoration can reveal a vessels construction, function and age! Join us to ‘dig up’ a pot and see if you can
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The Stratigraphy of Wallpapers
Wellington School of Architecture, Te Aro Campus 139 Vivian Street, Wellington, New ZealandEva Forster-Garbutt, PhD candidate at Victoria University School of Architecture, will provide an illustrated talk of the wallpapers associated with New Zealand buildings that she has encountered during the course of her research on the import, trade and use of wallpapers in 19th Century New Zealand. A s with below ground archaeology, the uncovering of
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What is Archaeology in Aotearoa New Zealand
Birkenhead Library Cnr Rawene Road and Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland, New ZealandCurious about archaeology in New Zealand? What does archaeology look like in our country? Who are the archaeologists? If this has piqued your interest, come and listen to three archaeologists talk about what it is they do as archaeologists in New Zealand. Each speaker will give a short 15min presentation of their work with time
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Conservation Studio Open House
TBCJoin Heritage Preservation Field Support Solutions for a tour of their studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study by Ivan Bruce. Archaeologist Dan McCurdy will also showcase a 3D printed model of the Kaupakanui Dairy Factory and associated fish weir. Registration is necessary at the following link https://forms.gle/LZNAPLvykqGXCg9J6
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Walking Through Wellington’s Archaeology
Mary O’Keeffe leads a walk through the Wellington CBD, looking at some of the places she and colleagues have worked on as archaeologists, and the stories these places can tell. Tour starts outside Te Papa (meet beside the Te Papa shop window) and finishes at Old Government Buildings on Lambton Quay Limited to 12 people
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Auckland Archaeological Society Q+A Event
Univeristy of Auckland 18 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, New ZealandJoin us for a Q+A with local archaeologists and scholars. Hosted by the Auckland Archaeological Society and the University of Auckland. The Q+A will be held at the University of Auckland City Campus 10 Symonds Street Building B201 Room 201-341 (third floor)
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Presentation: Hidden Treasure and Resistance
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from the 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. Contains sensitive content – recommend adult audience. Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access available. Entry:
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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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Public Talk: Chauvet-Pont d’Arc – Bringing Cave Art to the Surface
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandOnly discovered in 1994, the cave paintings of Chauvet-Pont d’Arc cave in southern France are one of the world’s most outstanding modern archaeological finds. Intricate depictions of extinct animals speak to first-hand human experiences of horses, woolly rhinoceroses, cave lions and cave bears dating back as far as approximately 36,000 years ago. Researching the archaeology
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Dig Into History
Huntly Museum Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka 148 Main Street, Huntly, New ZealandA fun hands on kids activity at the pop-up Museum Children can experience a mock archaeological dig in a specially made sand table. Uncover surprises, learn about core samples and the history all around us. This event suits children aged 3 -14. Parents please stay with your children. Free event, koha welcome. No booking required
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Site visit: Wellington’s South Coast
Join archaeologist Bradean Cheetham for a leisurely walk along the ridges of the Ataturk memorial park. During the walk we will visit the land where Rangitatau, Poito, and Oruaiti pa once stood. As we walk we will discuss the southern coast's fascinating history of occupation and fortification. 2-3 hours depending on fitness level of the
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Who lived on the site of the new hospital development? A guided walk of Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery
Dunedin Northern Cemetary 40 Lovelock Avenue, Dunedin, New ZealandIn the nineteenth century, the site of Dunedin’s new hospital was one of the most densely occupied residential areas in the city. Join Bree Wooller of New Zealand Heritage Properties 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
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Walking Through Wellington’s Archaeology
Mary O’Keeffe leads a walk through the Wellington CBD, looking at some of the places she and colleagues have worked on as archaeologists, and the stories these places can tell. Tour starts outside Te Papa (meet beside the Te Papa shop window) and finishes at Old Government Buildings on Lambton Quay Limited to 12 people -
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Legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar: Talk by Dr James Robinson
Kingston House Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri, New ZealandRegional archaeologist, Dr James Robinson, will talk about the legacy of geologist and map-maker, Hartley Travers Ferrar, whose work in Northland in the 1920s continues to inform archaeologists today. Prior to his work in Northland, Ferrar’s research on Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery expedition of the Antarctica in 1901-1904 also helped shape emerging understanding of the
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Discover Hidden Treasures: Family Craft Workshop
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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NZAA Annual Conference 2024
Beachside Nelson Conference and Events Centre 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, New ZealandThe 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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“Local Heritage Matters” National Heritage Community Conference
Napier War Memorial Conference Centre 48 Marine Parade, Napier, New ZealandA conference for historical societies, heritage groups and institutions, museums, iwi, hapū, marae committees, genealogists, and individuals from across New Zealand. Nau mai, Haere mai. Welcome everyone. A call for papers will be on our website in March at: www.historicplacesaotearoa.org.nz Topics will include protection, conservation, interpretation, fundraising, advocacy, risks, and solutions. Stories and experiences from
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