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May 2018

Wed 2
2 May 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 4 May 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Indiana Jones Trilogy at the Otago Museum – 2-4 May 2018

Perpetual Guardian Planetarium Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and his escapades have fundamentally changed the way society views archaeologists and the field of archaeology. To celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week (28 April to 6 May 2018), we are screening the first three Indiana Jones movies on three consecutive nights. Come along and enjoy the thrilling adventures of the world’s
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Thu 3
3 May 2018 @ 10:00 am

Tour of St James Theatre, led by George Farrant -3 May 2018 FULLY BOOKED

St James Theatre 57 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand

Join council’s Principal Heritage Advisor George Farrant on a tour of the currently paused project to restore Auckland’s magnificent 1928 St James Theatre, and see the surface archaeology exposed beneath the removed auditorium floor, and the interesting collection of utilitarian artefacts found there. Stair climbing is involved and sensible footwear is advised. Meet at the
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Thu 3
3 May 2018 @ 12:30 pm

Archaeology  of Hopukiore ( Mt Drury) Mount Maunganui – by Archaeologist Ken Phillips – 3 May 2018

Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Marine Parade, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Mt Drury is one of Tauranga’s little hidden gems, a ‘mini’ Mauao because of the concentration of archaeological features from Tauranga’s earliest Polynesian settlers. Ken will talk about the archaeology of Hopukiore and surrounding archaeological landscape. This is a great opportunity to hear from an archaeologist who has researched, surveyed and investigated local landmarks. Meet
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Thu 3
3 May 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Two archaeological talks in the Taonga Maori Gallery MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum: Dr Karen Greig and Sarah Perrett – 3 May 2018

MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New Zealand

Two archaeological talks in the Taonga Maori Gallery MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum Dr Karen Greig “Adzes, fishhooks and dogskin cloaks: Stories of adaptation to a new land" New Zealand has the distinction of being the last major land mass to be settled by people, when migrants from a central East Polynesian homeland arrived on these
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Thu 3
3 May 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Responding to the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s coastal archaeology – 3 May 2018 (Napier)

MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New Zealand

Dr Karen Greig will give a public lecture on Coastal erosion of archaeological sites in New Zealand By international standards New Zealand has a relatively short history. Yet our archaeological landscape is extraordinarily rich and diverse. The archaeological sites that make up this landscape tell the unique story of our past; the changing relationship between
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Archaeological Excavation, Town Belt, Dunedin – 4 May 2018

Town Belt, situated behind Otago Boys High School Grounds (2 Arthur St, Dunedin, 9016) 2 Arthur St, Dunedin, New Zealand

Archaeological excavation of the area where two buttons were found two years ago in the Dunedin Townbelt. The buttons belonged to officers in the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot who were situated in Dunedin between 1860 and 1861. Excavation is open to members of the general public who are interested in archaeology. The aim will
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 10:30 am

Walking Tour: Symonds Street Cemetery – with Dr Heather Battles – 4 May 2018

Symonds Street Cemetery 120 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand

Location: Symonds Street Cemetery.  Time/Date: 10:30 – 12 pm, Friday 4 May Event Information: As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, Auckland Archaeological Society is hosting a free walking tour through Symonds Street Cemetery, guided by University of Auckland bioanthropologist, Dr Heather Battles. Symonds Street is a first-generation urban settler cemetery in operation mainly from
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 12:00 pm

ArchSoc BBQ and Trowel Throwing – 4 May 2018

7 Wynyard Street grass area 7 Wynyard Street, Auckland, New Zealand

 Location: 7 Wynyard Street, University of Auckland.  Time/Date: 12 – 4 pm, Friday 4 May  Event Information: As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, Auckland Archaeological Society is hosting a BBQ and Trowel throwing competition. Come and relax at the end of the week, with cheap eats and archaeology themed activities! ArchSoc will be barbecuing
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 2:00 pm

Two talks in the Taonga Maori Gallery MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum: Rose Mohi and Michelle Lee- 4 May 2018

MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New Zealand

Rose Mohi: Carvings from the House Heretaunga Michelle Lee : Pounamu There is a max of 30 people so bookings essential
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Science in Heritage Conservation (Demonstration) – 4 May 2018

Mount Egmont Alpine Club Rooms Hawera, South Taranaki, New Zealand

Photo Credit: Susanne Grieve The conservation of historic, artistic and archaeological materials involves history, chemistry and the visual arts. Join us to learn about how we identify different material types and see science in action on real historic objects! Demonstrations will be continuous so bring the kids (or just your sense of curiosity) and help us
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Oh the Places You’ll Go! Adventures in Archaeological Conservation (Presentation) – 4 May 2018

Mount Egmont Alpine Club Rooms Hawera, South Taranaki, New Zealand

Photo Credit: Susanne Grieve Come learn about the variety of archaeological objects that conservators work to preserve in museums and on site. From Antarctica to the United States and everything in between, join us for an international journey of shipwrecks, desert oases and frozen continents. Touch and see some of the unique historic objects collected along
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Fri 4
4 May 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Responding to the impacts of climate change on New Zealand’s coastal archaeology – 4 May 2018 (Waipawa)

CHB Settlers’ Museum 23 High Street, Waipawa, New Zealand

Dr Karen Greig will give a public lecture on Coastal erosion of archaeological sites in New Zealand By international standards New Zealand has a relatively short history. Yet our archaeological landscape is extraordinarily rich and diverse. The archaeological sites that make up this landscape tell the unique story of our past; the changing relationship between
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Sat 5
5 May 2018 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Archaeology in Action, Otago Museum – 5 May

Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

10am-2pm at the Otago Museum, Atrium Level 1 Free event Family friendly Become an archaeologist for a day! Dig into the mock excavation pit, reconstruct a shattered pot and learn to sort and identify ancient objects hidden in the midden. Contact: Rachel Cooper, Otago Museum at rachel.cooper@otagomuseum.nz Otago Museum event page: Archaeology in Action 
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Sat 5
5 May 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Puketarata Pa and surrounding area field trip – 5 May 2018

Puketarata Garden 14 Ngawhini Road, Hawera, New Zealand

Puketaraka Pa. Image Ivan Bruce.  Field trip around some of South Taranaki's iconic archaeological sites, taking in a range of fortifications from ranging from prehistoric Maori archaeological fortifications to conflict sites of Taranaki Wars. Date - 5 May 2018 Time 12pm Duration 2-3 hours Meet at Puketarata Garden 14 Ngawhini Road Hawera Contact person -
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Sat 5
5 May 2018 @ 2:00 pm

Archaeology Week dig for kids, Hobson’s Beach, Waitangi Treaty Grounds – 5 May 2018

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi , Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Come and dig on Hobson’s Beach as part of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Find all the pieces to your puzzle and receive a prize. Date: 2pm Saturday 5 May Duration: 60 minutes Venue: Hobson’s Beach, Waitangi Treaty Grounds Price: Free for Friends of Waitangi and Day Pass holders Suitable for ages up to 13, children
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Sun 6
6 May 2018 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

From Port to Precinct: A walking tour of historic Lyttelton- 6 May 2018 – FULLY BOOKED

Sutton Reserve corner of Sutton Quay and Norwich Quay, Lyttelton, New Zealand

  Photo Credit: Luke Tremlett Join archaeologists from Underground Overground Archaeology for a walking tour of historic Lyttelton! We will be visiting some of the significant and interesting archaeological sites we have worked on within the town. Along the way you will hear how a pier helped open Canterbury to the world, learn about the
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Sun 6
6 May 2018 @ 11:00 am

Site visit to Tapui Pa, Manutuke, Gisborne to look at the Pa with members of Rongowhakaata and Historic Places Tairawhiti committee – 6 May 2018

Tapui Pa Taurau Valley Road, Manutuke, New Zealand

Site visit to Tapui Pa, Gisborne in partnership with Rongowhakaata, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Historic Places Tairawhiti. An opportunity to learn about the history of the pa, its importance in the landscape and wider community and our partnerships with local iwi. Tapui Pa consists of an extensive series of ditches and banks in
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Sun 6
6 May 2018 @ 2:00 pm

Cultural dispatches from the north: The Booth Whānau Collection. Archaeology Week lecture by the Booths, Waitangi Treaty Grounds -6 May 2018

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi , Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Beginning as young boys, John, Chris, Webber and Robin Booth collected archaeological finds from around Northland. Hear the kōrero about some of these finds as we celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week. Date: 2pm Sunday 6 May Duration: 60 minutes Venue: Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi Learning Centre Price: Free for Friends of Waitangi and Day
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Sun 6
6 May 2018 @ 2:00 pm

Archaeological Discoveries of Ōtautahi – 6 May

WSP Opus 12 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join archaeologists from the Ōtautahi/Christchurch area to explore how archaeological investigations can provide insights about the past. While there, try your hand at making your very own stone tools in our interactive workshop! Free event Registration preferred
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Sun 6
6 May 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Women in Archaeology-6 May 2018

Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities UC Arts City Location. Arts Centre of Christchurch, 3 Hereford St, Christchurch, New Zealand

Women’s history is hidden history. Official histories, records and publications usually chart men’s lives. Archaeology is one of the ways we can uncover the female perspective by finding out what women in the past owned, did with their bodies, created, and consumed. On Sunday May 6th 2018 Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Teece
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November 2018

Wed 28
28 November 2018 - 30 November 2018

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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April 2019

Tue 16
16 April 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Buildings Archaeology in Aotearoa: What’s going on?

Antrim House 63 Boulcott Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Presented by Eva Forster-Garbutt. Time: Drinks & nibbles from 5.30, presentation from 6pm Venue: Boardroom, Antrim House, 63 Boulcott St, Wellington This talk will uncover the practice of buildings archaeology in New Zealand - a field of enquiry that has gained momentum within the profession over the last 15 years. With hundreds of buildings having
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Fri 26
26 April 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An evening with Mike Lee, Author of “Navigator’s and Naturalists. French Exploration of New Zealand and the South Seas (1769 – 1824)

Tauranga City Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, New Zealand

Friday 26th April, Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga 7.00pm-8.00pm Michael (Mike) Lee first came across the journals of Dumont d'Urville's 1827 Astrolabe voyage in 1996 when writing his thesis for a University of Auckland Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. This sparked his interest in the largely unappreciated role of French navigators
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Sat 27
27 April 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5 May 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Lombard St Project Display

Lombard Street Lombard Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Display panels in Lombard St, beside Pickle & Pie café The panels are located on the edge of the old shoreline; it was a centre of early commerce and trade. It was also the location of a redoubt constructed by British settlers in 1845 in response to a perceived threat from occupants of the nearby
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Sat 27
27 April 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5 May 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Archaeology in Chinatown: Marsden Valley Education Centre, Shanty Town

Shantytown Rutherglen Road, Paroa, New Zealand

Bookings required. Available throughout the school calendar Shantytown Heritage Park, West Coast or offsite West Coast locations are negotiable Student fees from $14.00 Marsden Valley Education Centre have created a programme to coincide with Archaeology Week 2019, but which is also available throughout the school calendar. This is a programme designed to allow teachers to
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Sat 27
27 April 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Maritime Archaeology Lab: Open Day

Hikitia end of Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand

The Maritime Archaeological Association of NZ (MAANZ) runs a volunteer-run conservation laboratory in the hold of the floating crane Hikitia, where they conserve objects that have been recovered from the sea.  Come and see MAANZ’s work and learn some of the fascinating stories of the things that have been recovered. 10am-1pm Free entry Floating Crane
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Sat 27
27 April 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5 May 2019 @ 4:00 pm

Domestic Bits

Stoddart's Cottage Off Waipapa Avenue, (Just Before Shops in Village Centre, Turn Right for Library and Rugby Rooms), Diamond Harbour

27-28th April 3-5th May 2019 10 am – 4 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday Stoddart Cottage, 18 Purau Avenue, Diamond Harbour (access from Waipapa Avenue) ‘Domestic Bits’ is an exhibition which displays just a small portion of the archaeological material retrieved during the 2017 earthquake repair work at Stoddart Cottage in Diamond Harbour. These artefacts provide
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Sat 27
27 April 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pecha Kucha – Hidden Stories – an evening of quick fire talks on archaeology.

Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Please note you must book to go to this event via the Eventfinda listing. Please click here for Eventfinda Event costs:  $19.45 ($18.00 + $1.45 fees)  A deer bone out of place, an upwardly mobile Waimate housekeeper, a secret WWII construction; stories suppressed, stories not yet written, the stories behind the stories. In collaboration with Heritage New
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Sat 27
27 April 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An evening with Mike Lee, Author of “Navigator’s and Naturalists. French Exploration of New Zealand and the South Seas (1769 – 1824)

Ōpōtiki Museum 123 Church Street, Ōpōtiki, New Zealand

Saturday 27th April, Ōpōtiki Museum, 123 Church Street, Ōpōtiki 7.00pm-9.00pm Michael (Mike) Lee first came across the journals of Dumont d'Urville's 1827 Astrolabe voyage in 1996 when writing his thesis for a University of Auckland Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. This sparked his interest in the largely unappreciated role of French navigators and
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Sun 28
28 April 2019 @ 10:00 am

Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park. Experience archaeology, history, and landscape

Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park Bryan Road, Ohiwa, New Zealand

Sunday 28th April at 10.00am Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park, Bryan's Beach, Ōhiwa Experience this culturally rich and diverse landscape, exploring archaeology and history. Learn about significant pā sites, the history of human settlement here, the journey from a working farm to a premier Regional Park, and an introduction to the Ōhiwa Harbour Heritage Trail.
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Sun 28
28 April 2019 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

An archaeology day at Fyffe House, Kaikoura

Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Sun 28
28 April 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Rediscovering Dunedin

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New Zealand

Hayden 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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Sun 28
28 April 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Digging around at home – the archaeology of living in Wellington

Premier House 260 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

A 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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Mon 29
29 April 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Stone Tool Demonstration: Exploring lithic manufacture, use and significance

Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Monday, 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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Tue 30
30 April 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am

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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Tue 30
30 April 2019 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Conversations – Plimmer’s Ark – the Shipwreck Under the City

Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

A 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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Tue 30
30 April 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Is Archaeology Relevant in the Modern World?

Barclay Theatre Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

Tuesday, 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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Tue 30
30 April 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Archaeology, landscape and identity: appreciating the present by studying the past

Inkbox, Oamaru Opera House 94 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand

Tuesday 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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Tue 30
30 April 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Hangi and moa: the archaeology of the 14th century Redcliffs Flat Village

Redcliffs Bowling Club 9 James Street, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuesday 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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May 2019

Wed 1
1 May 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Heritage Talk: Archaeology Week Panel Discussion

Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44  Lorne  Street, Auckland, New Zealand

1 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 Tāmaki Makaurau's heritage.
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Wed 1
1 May 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lombard Street Project.

Museum of Wellington 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

Vanessa 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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Wed 1
1 May 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Below and Beyond Myers Park

Whare Wānanga Level 2, Central City Library, 44  Lorne  Street, Auckland, New Zealand

1 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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Wed 1
1 May 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

University of Auckland: Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Open Laboratory Afternoon

University of Auckland Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand

Wednesday 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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Thu 2
2 May 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 2 May 2019

Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Discover 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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Thu 2
2 May 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Behind the Scenes-Archaeology Collections & the Story of HB

MTG Hawke's Bay Storage Facilities 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand

Free 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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Thu 2
2 May 2019 @ 12:30 pm

Early Te Papa

Robbins Park 7 Cliff Road, Tauranga, New Zealand

Early 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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Thu 2
2 May 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 Zealand

Thursday 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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Fri 3
3 May 2019 @ 3:00 pm

Aerial Archaeology of Hawke’s Bay

MTG Hawke's Bay 1 Tennyson Street, Napier, New Zealand

Museum 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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Fri 3
3 May 2019 @ 3:00 pm

Manufacturing Pottery: Approaches to pottery in the archaeological record

Richardson Building, Lab 1N10 Leith Walk, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Friday, 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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Fri 3
3 May 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The archaeology of Tauranga CBD

Tauranga City Council 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, New Zealand

Heritage NZ and Tauranga City Council – The archaeology of Tauranga CBD - by Brigid Gallagher  
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Sat 4
4 May 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Archaeology Week – Hidden Māori Treasures Walking Tour

Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Whai Repo Lagoon Wellington Waterfront, Wellington, New Zealand

Nau 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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Sat 4
4 May 2019 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Archaeology in Action at the Otago Museum

Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

Saturday 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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Sat 4
4 May 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 Zealand

Saturday 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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Sun 5
5 May 2019 @ 10:00 am

The Fernery , Larnach Castle, Dunedin

Larnach Castle 145 Camp Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

The 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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Sun 5
5 May 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Archaeology trip to Matiu Somes Island

Matiu-Somes Island Matiu-Somes Island, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Led 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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Sun 5
5 May 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Hidden Treasures – Hidden Atrocities Presentation NZ Archaeology Wk 2019: 5 May 2019

Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Discover 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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Sun 5
5 May 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Polish Heritage Trust Museum ‘Hidden Treasures’ Family Workshop

Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot Street, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Sunday 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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Sun 5
5 May 2019 @ 3:00 pm

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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Tue 7
7 May 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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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Sat 11
11 May 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Archaeology in the Wairarapa.

Brancepeth Station R.D. 10, MASTERTON, Wainuioru, New Zealand

Archaeology 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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August 2019

Wed 28
28 August 2019 - 31 August 2019

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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