Public 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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Guided 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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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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Celebrate 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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Event 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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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 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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Join 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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