“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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Wharf and Mining Sites in Grahamstown Area (Thames)
Miniture Railway Station Cnr Cochrane Street and Beach Road, Thames, New ZealandIn conjunction with the Echo Walks Festival. The walk will cover three wharf sites in Thames (excluding Shortland, which we did in 2022) including the (in)famous Burke St harbour project, which effectively sent the Thames Borough bankrupt in the 1930s. Other historic sites will include the railway route and Grahamstown station, Victoria Park, Shotover and
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Ada Wells Exhibition
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch, New ZealandThis mini exhibition displays artefacts discovered by Underground Overground Archaeology during an archaeological excavation of the site of Ada Wells' nineteenth century home. Ada 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
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Puhoi Cottage Display
Central City Library 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland, New ZealandPuhoi Cottage display For Archaeology Week find out more about Puhoi Cottage and the Schischka family, who used the cottage as their bach for 70 years. In December 2011, Auckland Council Heritage Unit archaeologists excavated beside the cottage. They found many treasures, including a sinker and a grinder thought to be 300-400 years old, evidence
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Midden Sorting with an Archaeologist – Event for Children
Whakatāne Library 49 Kākāhoroa Drive, Whakatāne, New ZealandThe Story so Far: Towards an Archaeology of Ōtautahi-Christchurch
Tūranga Christchurch City Libraries 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New ZealandThis exhibition showcases the favourite archaeological sites of three archaeologists. With stories ranging from bad beer, to the lives of children and the housing aspirations of a waiter, these sites highlight some of the challenges and opportunities of life in 19th century Christchurch.
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New Zealand Heritage Properties Farmers Market Stall – Otago Farmers Market
Otago Farmers Market 5/27 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, New ZealandGrab a coffee and breakfast from one of the many local vendors at the Otago Farmers Market and come chat with archaeologists from New Zealand Heritage Properties. View some recent finds and ask any burning archaeology questions you might have!
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Local Archaeologist Spotlights – Invercargill Central
Invercargill Central Mall 39 Esk Street, Invercargill, New ZealandA week-long display celebrating the work of local archaeologists in the Invercargill Central Mall.
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Preservation via Record – Exhibition at Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
Invercargill City Libraries 50 Dee Street, Invercargill, New ZealandA week-long display highlighting the work archaeologists do to preserve archaeology via record in a fun way highlighting the opportunities the library 3D printer provides. Come take a look and pick up a quiz to complete in the library with 3D printing prizes to be won! Brought to you by the Invercargill Branch of New
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Ngā Kōhatu o Aotearoa – a Visual Static Display Illustrating How Māori Used Stone in Everyday Life
Procter Library 6 Cobham Road, KerikeriLibrary opening hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 2pm
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Archaeology Open Day – Fyffe House
Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New ZealandKauaeranga Kauri Logging Sites Tour – CANCELLED
DOC Kauaeranga Visitor Centre Kauaeranga Valley Road, Thames, New ZealandTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED In conjunction with the Echo Walks Festival. Guide/narrator: Dave Wilton Start/finish point: DoC Kauaeranga Visitors Centre (KVC) - approx 7 km from Thames on Kauaeranga Valley Rd (signposted from the BP Station on southern outskirts of Thames). Route: The tour will commence at the KVC with a short brief and
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“Mapping Wellington” – The History of Our City Through Maps
Te Awe Library 29B Brandon Street, Wellington, New ZealandIn this illustrated talk Adrian Humphris (WCC Chief Archivist) and Mary O’Keeffe (consultant archaeologist) look at the history of our city that can be seen from survey maps and plans. The fascinating detail of our city seen in these plans shows how our city and community has grown and changed (and some curiosities along the
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Dig This! Cuppa and Kōrero with a Local Archaeologist
Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi 101 Church Street, Ōpōtiki, New Zealand“Going Potty” Archaeology Week at Mercury Bay Museum
Mercury Bay Museum 11a The Esplanade, Whitianga, New ZealandArchaeologists can learn a lot from pottery fragments found in archaeological sites. Shape, material and decoration can reveal the vessels construction, function and age. Join us to 'dig up' a pot and see if you can reconstruct it
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Pompallier Project in Hindsight – Public Talk
Central City Library 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland, New ZealandIn the 1970s “Pompallier house” was considered a jewel in the crown of Northland. By the 1980s, serious damp issues were threatening the stability of the building. The Historic Places Trust contracted drain layers to remedy this, but when works commenced they found large holes and Victorian-period rubbish pits. The archaeologists were called in, over
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Children’s Event for Archaeology Week
Orewa Library 12 Moana Avenue, Orewa, Auckland, New ZealandCome and complete an excavation, make paper tools and learn more about archaeology.
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Totally Georgeous Archaeology: What Lies Beneath Dunedin’s Main Street?
Dunedin Public Library City 230 Moray Place, Dunedin, New ZealandCome and listen to three speakers discussing what has been found so far during the Retail Quarter Upgrade works. India Gillespie (New Zealand Heritage Properties), Nikole Wills (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga) and Glen Hazelton (Dunedin City Council) will each give a short talk on their involvement in the project and what has been revealed.
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Buildings and Archaeology
Wellington School of Architecture Te Aro CampusIn this illustrated presentation Eva Forster-Garbutt (PhD candidate at the Wellington School of Architecture) will take you on a journey through the fascinating practice of buildings archaeology, which involves archaeologists investigating and recording buildings. She will provide some background to this field from overseas, before exploring the development of buildings archaeology in New Zealand, and
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Māori Archaeological Textiles
Nelson Provincial Museum Cnr Trafalgar Street and Hardy Street, Nelson, New ZealandTo celebrate NZ Archaeology Week, and as part of Tuku23 Nelson Provincial Museum are delighted to be hosting Otago University PhD candidate Lisa Mckendry. Lisa is a weaver and archaeologist who is completing her doctorial research on archaeological Māori textile fragments from Te Ana o Hineraki (Moa Bone Point), Moncks Cave and Katawahu (Le Bons
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Pā Tawhito in Hapū-Māori Society – Public Talk at Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandHave you ever wondered about the origins of pā Māori (fortified places)? Today we can see the remains of terraces, ditches, banks and sometimes palisade walls in the landscape. Each place has a history and is a physical manifestation of whakapapa (genealogies) of whānau and hapū. In this presentation, Zac McIvor will be discussing what
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Conserving the Small Finds from Daring: Connections to Taranaki – Online Talk
Online eventSusanne Rawson, Director and Senior Conservator of HPFS Solutions, shares the exciting process of conserving the small finds from the shipwreck Daring and the team that has made this project possible. Daring was recovered from Muriwai Beach in 2018. Learn about the connection of Daring to Taranaki and see examples of the types of objects
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Ranger Guided Walk, Orangihina-Harbourview Park – CANCELLED
Orangihina-Harbourview Park 465 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatū, Auckland, New ZealandTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Rebecca Ramsay, Auckland Council Senior Specialist – Heritage, will be joining Glenn Browne, Auckland Council Community Programme Ranger, on this ranger guided walk. Rebecca will be talking about the archaeological, cultural and historic heritage features of the area. Free event
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Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour
New Zealand Maritime Museum Corner of Quay and Hobson Street, Auckland, New ZealandDon your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront. The water’s edge today is far from where it was in 1840 and many buildings, structures and institutions have come and gone from this ever-changing part of the city. The 75-minute walk will begin outside the newly refurbished Britomart
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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. Adults only event - contains sensitive content. Free - Bookings not required Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms
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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! Four short (10mins each) illustrated talks on archaeology in Wellington and beyond: Victoria Grouden: “Archaeology and the Wellington City District Plan” - a brief look at some exciting new additions to the heritage schedule and why these sites were considered. Emily Howitt: “Well, That Was
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Contemporary Archaeological Panel Discussion
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandCome along to four 20-minute quick talks with 4 experts this Archeology week. Jen Copedo, Assistant Collection Manager (Humanities), Otago Museum will talk about Photogrammetry, an innovative 3D modeling process that many disciplines around the world are using to facilitate their studies. The potential for 3D models in museum collections is huge, and over the
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Archaeology Open House
Join HPFS Solutions for a tour of their new studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study. Register at the following link to secure your spot https://forms.gle/7Btwo4CK7DK5pbMH6. Maximum number of participants is 12. Location and details to be sent after registration.
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Archaeology Laboratory Tours – Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandBehind-the-scenes Tour Come and join a 40-minute guided tour through the Archaeology Programme’s laboratories at the University of Otago, as part of Tūhura Otago Museums celebration of New Zealand Archaeology Week. On these tours you will have the opportunity to get an insight into the work that goes on in these laboratories and learn about
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New Zealand Heritage Properties Office Open Day
New Zealand Heritage Propertise Ltd 104 Bond Street, Dunedin, New ZealandPay a visit to the New Zealand Heritage Properties office in the Warehouse Precinct. There will be artefact displays, posters, and a friendly archaeologist to give you a tour! The office will be open from 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 3pm.
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The Archaeology of Silverdale – Sites, Settlers and Stories
Orewa Library 12 Moana Avenue, Orewa, Auckland, New ZealandArchaeologist Dr Sarah Phear will present a talk on the archaeology of the Silverdale area, discussing the results archaeological investigations in the area and the stories they tell, including a recent exploratory investigation at the site of the notable settler Maurice Kelly’s homestead and inn.
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Digging into Our Pasts: 40 Years of Archaeology – Dave Veart
Devonport Museum 33 Vauxhall Road, Devonport, Auckland, New ZealandTailing the Māori dog (kuri) across Te Ika-a-Māui Aotearoa through zooarchaeology – Public Talk
Glenn Innes Library 108 Line Road, Glenn Innes, Auckland, New ZealandPublic lecture by Patricia Pillay Patricia is an archaeologist and Doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland. As a zooarchaeologist, she is interested in human-animal interactions, particularly in the Pacific Islands. Her recent focus has been investigating the close relationship between Māori ancestors and their canine companions in Aotearoa history through zooarchaeology. For thousands of
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Archaeology Spotlight Tour – Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandGuided Tour Join us for a series of special archaeology tours as part of our Archaeology Family Fun Day! 11am – Midden Madness Join Museum Guide Christine on her Midden Madness tour. A midden is an old rubbish dump, but for archaeologists middens can be a treasure trove of artifacts that provide clues to determine how people
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Maritime Archaeology Training Course Part 1
Highwic House 40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland, New ZealandTo coincide with NZ Archaeology Week 2023, a AIMA/NAS Part 1 course is organised to take place on the 29th and 30th April at Highwic House, Epsom. The course is run by the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology and supported by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. The AIMA/NAS Part 1 course introduces methods used by maritime archaeologists
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Te Poho Pā Reserve, Western Bay of Plenty’s Newest Reserve – Guided Walk
As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, join local archaeologist and conservator Brigid Gallagher and Tuapiro Marae representative on a hikoi around this defended pā that sits hidden in plain view next to SH2, Tahawai. Good footwear and reasonable balance is recommended. An unformed track is part of the tour. Entrance by koha, cup of
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Archaeology in Action – Family Fun Day at Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, New ZealandCelebrate Archaeology Week 2023 at Tūhura Otago Museum's Archaeology Family Fun Day. Don't miss our special archaeology activities happening throughout the day – explore the galleries with our Archaeology in Action gallery trail, try your hand at digging for artifacts in our dig pits or piecing together broken heirlooms with Museum Conservator Shannah, and join
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Archaeology Events at Totara Estate Oamaru – DATE CHANGE
Totara Estate 565 Alma-Maheno Road, Oamaru, New ZealandArt 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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