An archaeology day at Fyffe House, Kaikoura
Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New ZealandFurther details to come
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Rediscovering Dunedin
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New ZealandHayden Cawte from New Zealand Heritage Properties will talk about two pre-1900 Dunedin buildings: 389 Princes St and 43 Jetty St. Hayden’s company has been involved in redeveloping these buildings and he will talk about the process and the archaeology undertaken on-site. Date and Time: 28 April 2.00pm Location: Toitū OSM – Auditorium Free Event
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Digging around at home – the archaeology of living in Wellington
Premier House 260 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New ZealandA talk by archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe. Mary’s illustrated talk will look at what archaeology can tell us about how we used to live, where and why. Followed by a walk around Premier House grounds and through Thorndon, ending at Parliament Limited places. 100 maximum. Premier House reception area. Free entry 2-3pm Premier House Bookings Please
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Stone Tool Demonstration: Exploring lithic manufacture, use and significance
Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandMonday, April 29, 2019 at 5:00pm Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further information. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Stone tool demonstration: Stone artefacts (lithics) have been used by people all over the world, with the earliest forms dating to around 3,000,000 years ago. In New Zealand, the
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Walking Tour: Symonds Street Cemetery with Dr. Heather Battles – 30 April 2019
Symonds Street Cemetery 120 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand Date and Time: Tuesday 30th April - 10:30am - 11:45am (1 hour 45 minutes) Location: Symonds Street, Auckland (Registration required) Event information: University of Auckland biological anthropologist, Dr Heather Battles, leads this free walking tour of Symonds Street Cemetery hosted by Auckland Archaeological Society. Symonds
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Conversations – Plimmer’s Ark – the Shipwreck Under the City
Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New ZealandA talk by archaeologist Mary O’Keeffe on the discovery and recovery of this remarkable shipwreck. Followed by a walk to the shipwreck at the Old Bank Presented as part of the Museum of Wellington’s “Conversations” lunchtime programme. 12.15pm-1.15pm Museum of Wellington, Queen’s Wharf Space is limited Entry by koha Visit the Wellington Museum listing here
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Is Archaeology Relevant in the Modern World?
Barclay Theatre Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandTuesday, April 30, 2019: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Barclay Theatre, Otago Museum Applying Knowledge of the Past to Address Contemporary Social Problems Associate Professor Ian Barber from the University of Otago considers how archaeology, the study of the material remains of the human past, can be applied to critique some of the most pressing
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Archaeology, landscape and identity: appreciating the present by studying the past
Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House 94 Thames Street, Oamaru, New ZealandTuesday April 30th 6pm to 7:30pm Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House, 94 Thames Street, Oamaru The talk is free to attend In this talk Professor Richard Walter will talk about how archaeology (the study of the past) often provides unique perspectives on the present. Drawing on examples from ongoing research projects in New Zealand and the
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Hangi and moa: the archaeology of the 14th century Redcliffs Flat Village
Redcliffs Bowling Club 9 James Street, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New ZealandTuesday 30 April 2019 at 7:30 pm Redcliffs Bowling Club, 9 James Street Redcliffs Archaeologist Tristan Wadsworth from Underground Overground Archaeology will be giving a presentation about the archaeology of the new Redcliffs School. The presentation will follow the Redcliffs Residential Association AGM and is open to all Redcliffs community members as well as the
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Heritage Talk: Archaeology Week Panel Discussion
Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand1 May 2019: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland. A day in the life of an Auckland Council Archaeologist: with a panel of Council archaeologists for Archaeology Week. Archaeologists in Auckland Council's Heritage Unit work hard to protect and preserve Tāmaki Makaurau's heritage.
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Lombard Street Project.
Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New ZealandVanessa Tanner and Andy Dodd will talk about their archaeological investigations carried out in June 2017 as part of Wellington City Council’s Lombard Street Upgrade Project. 12 noon to 1pm Museum of Wellington, Queen’s Wharf. Venue Draughtsman’s Room, 1st Floor Space limited. Entry free.
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Below and Beyond Myers Park
Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand1 May 2019: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm. Duration: 1 hour. Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland. As part of the New Zealand Archaeological Association’s Archaeology Week, join landscape historian John Adam for an exploration of Myers Park, Auckland – its place in the history of New Zealand outdoor spaces,
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University of Auckland: Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Open Laboratory Afternoon
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New ZealandWednesday 1 May 2019. Drop in between 2 - 4 pm (2 hours). Room 706, Level 7, Social Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street, University of Auckland City Campus. (This will be well-signposted on the day). The University of Auckland is opening up its teaching and research laboratory spaces for an afternoon during New Zealand Archaeology
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Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 2 May 2019
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from 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. Talk, presentation and short film. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019 Enquiries
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Behind the Scenes-Archaeology Collections & the Story of HB
MTG Hawke's Bay Storage Facilities 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier, New ZealandFree public programme at our offsite storage facility in Ahuriri, Napier (Meet at 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, by the steps of the British American Tobacco building 10-15 minutes before the start of the tour.) Archaeology allows us to understand human history through objects. Join us for a look at the archaeology collections and what they
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Early Te Papa
Robbins Park 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga, New ZealandEarly Te Papa, Thursday 2 May 2019, at 12.30pm, Robbins Park, 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga. Join us in the Rose Garden to hear Ken Phillips talk about the archaeology of early Te Papa. This is a great opportunity to hear from an archaeologist who has researched, surveyed and investigated this area. For more information, contact
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NZ Archaeology Week Talk: Uncovering New Zealand’s Maritime History
The Learning Space, New Zealand Maritime Museum Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New ZealandThursday 2 May 2019 at 6:00 pm. The Learning Space, New Zealand Maritime Museum, Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. Join us as we welcome Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga archaeologist Isaac McIvor, who will be giving a talk about maritime archaeology in New Zealand and the challenges that heritage agencies face with
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Aerial Archaeology of Hawke’s Bay
MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New ZealandMuseum Education room, MTG Hawke's Bay, 1 Tennyson Street, corner of Marine Parade and Tennyson Streets, Napier. Aerial photographs provide for speedy recognition and mapping of surface-visible archaeological sites. These include earthworks such as pa and sites that are underground and showing only as a change in the surface vegetation. Old vertical aerial photograph such as
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Manufacturing Pottery: Approaches to pottery in the archaeological record
Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandFriday, May 03, 2019 at 3:00pm Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further details. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Pottery workshop: Since it’s first use 20,000 years ago, pottery has been a huge part of everyday life with utilitarian cooking ware. Equally important is it’s use in ceremonies
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The archaeology of Tauranga CBD
Tauranga City Council 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, New ZealandHeritage NZ and Tauranga City Council – The archaeology of Tauranga CBD - by Brigid Gallagher
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Archaeology Week – Hidden Māori Treasures Walking Tour
Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Whai Repo Lagoon Wellington Waterfront, Wellington, New ZealandNau mai, haere mai ki Te Wharewaka o Pōneke! Wellington’s rich and diverse Māori history will be uncovered as you join us on our Te Aro Pā – Hidden Maori Treasure Cultural Walking Tour during Archaeology Week. Discover intriguing secrets about the city we love and view the archaeological remains of two whareponga (houses) at
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Archaeology in Action at the Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandSaturday 4 May from 10am–2pm Otago Museum - Atrium Level 1 Family fun. Become an archaeologist for a day! Learn to sort and identify shells, analyse adzes/toki, compare animal bones (including moa), reconstruct two ancient ceramic pot puzzles and delve into the gallery trail to investigate the Museum's treasures! For further information please contact Rachel
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Kiwi North Floor Talks – three different aspects of NZ archaeology hosted by Kiwi North
Kiwi North Vintage Car Rooms 500 State Highway 14, Maunu,, Whangarei, New ZealandSaturday May 4. 1.30pm for a 2pm start in the Heritage Park's Vintage Car Club Rooms - Gate 2, 500 SH14 Maunu, Whangarei. Evidence for Early Polynesian Voyaging, Takou Red Earth,the Whenua in the Rohe of Hapu, Bay of Islands, WW2 camps in Northland and Korero around sources of obsidian found in Bay of Islands
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The Fernery , Larnach Castle, Dunedin
Larnach Castle 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandThe Fernery was built around 1927-28. It is made of basalt rocks with Oamaru limestone vertical entrance stones. It is believed it may have had a glass roof with the glass taken from the ship the Paloona which was broken up at Port Chalmers about 1927. The aim of the project will be to remove
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Archaeology trip to Matiu Somes Island
Matiu-Somes Island Matiu-Somes Island, Lower Hutt, New ZealandLed by archaeologist Kevin Jones A walk around the island looking at its fascinating layers of history ranging from Maori Occupation until the second world war. Starts at 11am. Duration: approx 3hrs with a lunch break in the middle. Meeting point at 11am outside the Whare Kiore near the wharf, on Matiu-Somes Island, Reasonable level
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Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 5 May 2019
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandDiscover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from 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. Talk, presentation and short film. Adults only, contains sensitive content. Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019 Enquiries
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Polish Heritage Trust Museum ‘Hidden Treasures’ Family Workshop
Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandSunday 5 may 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (2 hours). Note, the museum is open until 5:00 pm if you wish to look around afterwards. Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland. Free off-street parking, seating, tables, restrooms and wheelchair access available. Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the
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Historic Dunedin Walking Tour: Discovering the history of Dunedin’s cityscape
Sunday, May 05, 2019 at 3:00pm. The starting place for the tour is at the Robert Burns Statue in the Octagon, Dunedin. Contact Claire Thorrold at claire-thorrold@live.co.uk for further information. To register for the event please email uoanthropologysociety@gmail.com Historic walk: Take a step back in time and tour Central Dunedin through the eyes of it’s
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Seminar: Lasers, Lights, and Bronze Body Armour: a talk by Dr Jeremy Armstrong, Dr Josh Emmitt and Mr Tim Mackrell – Tuesday 7 May 2019
University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand Date and Time: Tuesday 7 May: 5:30 - 7:30 pm (2 hours) Location: Social Sciences Tea Room, Room 802, Level 8, Social Sciences Building (201-E), School of Social Sciences, University of Auckland, 10 Symonds Street, Auckland (Registration required) Event information: 'Lasers, Lights, and Bronze Body Armour' is a free seminar presented by Dr.
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Archaeology in the Wairarapa.
Brancepeth Station R.D. 10, MASTERTON, Wainuioru, New ZealandArchaeology in the Wairarapa. Ed Beetham, Brancepeth Station and HNZPTspeakers on buildings archaeology, afternoon tea, and tour of Station buildings. 2-4pm Saturday 11 May Brancepeth Station Masterton $10 admission.
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NZAA Annual Conference 2019
Stuart Island Community Centre 10 Ayr Street, Oban, New ZealandImage: 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 2021
Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre 14 Northcroft Street, Taupo, New ZealandThe 2019 NZAA conference was held in Taupō from 4th July - 7th July. The Taupō conference was exceptionally well attended, the most ever at a NZAA conference. The conference was hosted by Ngāti Tūwharetoa, and held at the Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre. Post conference summary >> Conference Programme Sunday 4 July Mihi whakatau
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Archaeology in Action Gallery Trail at Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIf you dig museums, you’ll love our Archaeology in Action gallery trail. Make the most of Archaeology Week and explore Otago Museum’s many treasures, just waiting to be unearthed in our historic galleries. Gallery trails challenge you to explore the Museum, and discover all sorts of interesting things along the way. Perfect for all visitors
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Become an Archaeologist for the Day at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland Museum The Auckland Domain, Auckland, New ZealandFor Archaeology Week, Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is holding a community day for families, where you can be an archaeologist for the day! Hear talks by archaeologists and experience hands on activities such as sorting shell and bone, reconstructing pottery vessels, artefact analysis and so much more! Suitable for children ages 8-13 years Check
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Historic sites around the Shortland Wharf area
Shortland Wharf Queen Street, Thames, New ZealandIn conjunction with the Echo Walks Festival. Guide/narrator: Dave Wilton (local archaeologist). Start/finish point: Shortland wharf (southern end of Thames). Easy walk of about one hour total, all on flat. Cost: Donation Route: The walk will commence at the historic Shortland wharf (in use continuously since 1867) and will include the wharf itself, and numerous historic
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Whakawhitiwhiti Pā Site Tour
Whakawhitiwhiti Pā 88 Wallath Road, Taranaki, New ZealandMeeting Location: Near 88 Wallath Road Lead by: Ivan Bruce On street parking No RSVP required
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Aotearoa Unearthed: Archaeology for Everyone Podcast – New Episode Released
New episode released for New Zealand Archaeology Week 2022! Episode 10 ǀ World War II in Northland Rosemary talks to four Northlanders who used archaeological research and investigation techniques to piece together a picture of ‘Fortress Northland’; a staggering network of defence infrastructure which was constructed in panicked haste following the Japanese bombing of Pearl
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“The Richest River in the World – Gold mining in the upper Shotover” by Kevin Jones – Virtual talk
Gold mining in the upper Shotover River, central Otago, New Zealand Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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Fort Street Upgrade by Sarah Phear – Virtual Talk
A Virtual talk on the upgrade of the Fort Street area in Auckland's CBD, where exciting archaeological remains were exposed and investigated revealing a glimpse of early 19th century life in the city. The talk will be released on Wednesday 27 April on the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Facebook and YouTube pages.
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“Human innovation seen through the archaeological record: earth, structure and object” by Victoria Grouden – Virtual talk
Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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Stone fish trap – A hands on presentation
Quince's Landing Wharau Road, Kerikeri, New ZealandNorthland staff from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga are organizing a hands on opportunity for young people to use an archaeological fish trap near Kerikeri to catch some fish. Hundreds of years old the stone fish trap still works well. Registrations are at midday
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Archaeology and cultural materials conservation: Interpreting and caring for our past in Taranaki
TBCJoin Archaeologist Ivan Bruce, Heritage Consultant Hamish Crimp and Cultural Materials Conservator Susanne Rawson for a public discussion around how we interpret and care for our archaeological past in Taranaki using recent excavations including Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga (Hawera Town Centre development) as a case study, with artefacts on display. Entry is free, but spaces
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“Gowns, streams and essence of filth – life in Newtown Wellington” by Mary O’Keeffe – Virtual talk
Mary O’Keeffe has done several walks and talks on archaeology in Wellington city. This latest one focuses on early life in Newtown and things that Mary has discovered through her archaeological work in support of new development work. Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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Pā in the Bay of Plenty: a flight from Whakatane by Kevin Jones – Virtual Talk – Updated time 8pm
Virtual talk via Teams - https://teams.live.com/meet/9566119009566 Time updated - Event now starts at 8pm
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Film Screening of “Finding Altamira” at Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIn celebration of New Zealand Archaeology week Otago Museum is screening Finding Altamira for archaeology enthusiasts and history lovers alike! In 1879, a Spanish archaeologist (played by Antonio Banderas) and his daughter make worldwide news when they find 10 000-year-old cave paintings on their land. However, the discovery puts the family at odds with the religious
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Archaeology for Kids at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden
Katherine Mansfield House & Garden 25 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New ZealandFun family activities designed to introduce young people to archaeology. Create stratigraphy jars and look at objects found during the 1987 archaeological work at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden to see what they can tell us about the lives of people who lived in the house over 100 years ago. Suitable for young people aged
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Adventures in Archaeology – Panel Discussion
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandA discussion with Associate Professor Anne Ford, Professor Richard Walter, Dr Naomi Woods, and Ngāi Tahu artist Vicki Lenihan on recent archaeology projects in Te Waipounamu and a contemporary Māori art response. Hear from Associate Professor Anne Ford about the work conducted at Tikoraki by Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, with assistance from the University of
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Moanataiari and Waiotahi Valleys – A quick walk-through
Thames Goldmine Experience carpark Moanataiari Creek Road, Thames, New ZealandA walk around mining (and other) sites in the Moanataiari and Waiotahi valleys. Guided by local historian Russell Skeet. Medium difficulty walk (all on marked tracks) with about 40% uphill - fairly gentle grade (mostly follows tramway routes). Start / End point: Thames Goldmine Experience car park, corner State Highway 25 and Moanataiari Creek Road
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Film Screening of “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” at Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandIn celebration of New Zealand Archaeology week Otago Museum is screening Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark for archaeology enthusiasts and budding explorers alike! In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones journeys around the world in search of treasures. He is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant, believed
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Walter Sheppard: Storekeeper and Suffragent Exhibition
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch, New ZealandAn exhibition showcasing archaeological artefacts from Walter Sheppard's 1865-1875 shop, Sheppard and Co., from alcohol bottles and clay tobacco pipes to pickle jars, glass tumblers and ceramic transfer wares. The exhibition, which explores Walter Sheppard's life as a storekeeper, civic-leader, suffragent and husband through historical and archaeological evidence, is a collaboration between Heritage New Zealand
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NZAA Annual Conference 2022 – Archaeology and the Climate Crisis
Otago University 640 Cumberland Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, New ZealandThe 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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