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SUMMARY:Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka Huntly Museum
DESCRIPTION:As part of Archaeology Week\, we are open:\nWed 6th May  – Sat 9th May 10 am – 4pm with fossils on display and sand tables for children to explore being an archaeologist.\nWalk our mine tunnel and find the fossils embedded there!\nAlso a special Virtual Reality Experience that takes you down under the ground in Raahui Pookeka Huntly.\nnormal admission charges apply $2.50 per child 5 years -15 years\, adults $5.
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/te-whare-taonga-o-raahui-pookeka-huntly-museum
LOCATION:Huntly Museum Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka\, 148 Main Street\, Huntly\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Waikato
ORGANIZER;CN="Huntly Museum Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka":MAILTO:collections@coal.net.nz
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SUMMARY:What is Maritime Archaeology? - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/what-is-maritime-archaeology
LOCATION:Buffalo Beach\, Whitianga\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Thames Coromandel
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SUMMARY:The Archaeology of Turnbull House
DESCRIPTION:Renowned Wellington archaeologist Victoria Grouden will give an illustrated talk about the archaeological investigations she’s undertaken at Turnbull House\, as part of its strengthening project. \nFree event.
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/turnbull-house-archaeology-work
LOCATION:Antrim House\, 63 Boulcott Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellington
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga":MAILTO:infomation@heritage.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Stone Wall Workshop with HNZPT Area Manager Bill Edwards at Edmonds Ruins
DESCRIPTION:A Stone wall workshop with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Area Manager Bill Edwards at Edmonds Ruins\, Kerikeri. \nLessons given in stonewalling\, how to lay a stone wall that looks good and will be structurally sound. Need a good level of fitness\, work boots and gloves. \nCost: $250 for two days instruction\, lunch and drinks provided \nContact Bill Edwards to book on: bedwards@heritage.org.nz or phone 09 407 0471
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/stone-wall-workshop-with-hnzpt-area-manager-bill-edwards-at-edmonds-ruins
LOCATION:Edmonds Ruins\, 72 Edmonds Road\, Kerikeri\, 0293\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Northland
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Northland Area Office":MAILTO:infonorthland@heritage.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Ōtautahi Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:An outside event for families to celebrate Archaeology Week\, Have a go at excavation\, sorting and writing up. Examine real artefacts from archaeologists and the Canterbury Museum. \nThere will be archaeology theme facepainting for children and storytime. \nComplete your archaeologist booklet and you will have a chance to create your own Festival of Archaeology badge with the Canterbury Museum. \nAfternoon tea available at Kate Sheppard House. \nKoha welcome.
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/christchurch-otautahi-festival-of-archaeology
LOCATION:Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House\, 83 Clyde Road\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canterbury
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga":MAILTO:infomation@heritage.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Ngati Toa Domain
DESCRIPTION:Led by local archaeologist and heritage consultant Patrick Harsveldt. \nThe Ngāti Toa Domain includes the sites of Paremata Pā\, Thom’s Whaling Station (est. 1835)\, and the Paremata Barracks (constructed 1847). \nFree event. \nMeet in front of the Ngāti Toa Sea Scout Hall at Ngāti Toa Domain. \n(Rain day Sunday 10 May at the same time) \nPh 027 498 3078
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/walking-tour-of-ngati-toa-domain
LOCATION:Ngati Toa Domain\, Paremata\, Porirua\, 5026\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellington
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga":MAILTO:infomation@heritage.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Te Waimate Mission Tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. \nWith archaeology displays\, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. \nCost: $28 adults; $18 members and children 12-18. \nSaturday 2 May and Saturday 9 May 1pm-4pm \nFor urther information: Contact Jo Danilo- Garbacki at: jdanilo-garbacki@heritage.org.nz
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/te-waimate-mission-tour-2
LOCATION:344 Te Ahu Ahu Road\, 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road\, Waimate North\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Northland
ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga":MAILTO:infomation@heritage.org.nz
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SUMMARY:NZAA Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Image credit: Haylee Tehuia-Claxton[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The 2026 New Zealand Archaeological Association Conference will be held at Takahanga Marae\, Kaikōura from Monday 29 June – Thursday 2 July. \nThe theme for the conference is “Mahi Tahi – Working Better Together”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nVenue\nTakahanga Marae\, Takahanga Terrace\, Kaikōura. \nTakahanga Marae is the standing place of our hosts\, Ngāti Kurī \, and though the marae recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary\, Takahanga Pā was built centuries ago by Ngāti Māmoe. The marae\, buildings\, and grounds are wāhi tapu. The documentary “The bones of our past” records the process of the construction of the marae\, and can be watched here.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nRegistration\nConference registration is now open. Early bird registration closes 17 May 2026.[/vc_column_text]Register Here[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””] \nAccomodation\nStaying at the Marae \nSome conference attendees may choose to stay overnight at the marae during the conference. The wharemoe will be available for shared-space sleeping of up to 60 individuals. Staying overnight at the marae is $17 per night per person\, or $65 for the conference duration. Students/unwaged may stay free of charge You may select this option if you purchase a Student/Unwaged registration ticket. Priority will be given to students if demand is high. \nMattresses are available\, but guests will have to supply their own sleeping bag/duvet\, pillows\, towels\, toiletries\, slippers\, bed sheets and pillowcases. \nPlease see Takahanga Marae’s info sheet for further information about staying overnight at the marae\, or please contact Emily Howitt (Emily.Howitt@nzarchaeology.org) if you need more information. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nCall for Paper Submissions\nWe invite proposals for paper presentations. We welcome papers on the conference theme\, as well as general papers. Depending on the number of accepted papers\, presentations will be between 15 and 20 minutes long. Note that there will be no concurrent sessions\, so please get in early if you wish to secure a spot in the programme. If you would like to propose a special session\, please contact Paper Coordinators Tristan Wadsworth (papers@nzarchaeology.org) before 5.00pm Friday 15 May. Session chairs will be responsible for organising the submission of paper proposals in their sessions. For paper proposals please email papers@nzarchaeology.org with the following information: \n\nContact details for the corresponding author (the person who will receive all communication – regarding the presentation).\nName and affiliation of all authors.\nPaper title – should be no more than 20 words.\nAbstract – no more than 250 words (no images).\n\nPosters must be A1 or A2 size. Please email the author names\, poster title and an 80 – 100 words. \nAll presenters must register for the conference to be included in the programme. Presenter registration including payment of the registration fee must be completed no later than 21 June 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] \nPublic Archaeology Award 2026: Call for Nominations\nThis year NZAA will be awarding the Public Archaeology Award at the annual conference. The award is open to members of NZAA and the wider community\, including individuals\, groups and organisations (for example\, territorial authorities and iwi). \nThe following factors are considered: \n\ncontribution to the identification\, protection and preservation of archaeological sites\,\ncontribution to the enhancement of public awareness and enjoyment of\, and education about\, archaeological sites or archaeology in general\,\ncontribution to the strengthening of the relationship between the archaeological community and Māori\, and\nany other relevant information.\n\nNominations should be sent to the NZAA secretary (secretary@nzarchaeology.org) by 5.00pm 22 May 2026. The award recipient will be announced at the conference gala dinner on Thursday 2 July.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgramme\nMonday 29 June:\n\nRegistration opens 8:00am\nPōwhiri at Takahanga Marae\nPaper sessions\nEvening welcome event at Groper Garage\, Kaikōura\n\nTuesday 30 June:\n\nPaper sessions\nPoster session\nEvening public talk at the Mayfair Theatre\, Kaikoura\n\nWednesday 1 July:\n\n· Field trip – Guided bus trip to several sites along the Kaikoura Coast\, including a pā on the Kaikōura peninsula\, the South Bay whaling station\, Hinerongo Memorial\, Paparoa Point\, Ohau\, and Fyffe House. Though there will be several stops\, travel time is expected to total approximately 1 hr 45 mins on the bus.\n\nThursday 2 July:\n\nPaper sessions\nNZAA AGM\nEvening gala dinner at Donegal House\, Kaikōra\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nKey Dates\n\nCall for papers and posters: 16 March 2026\nConference registration opens online: 27 April 2026\nEarly bird registration closes: 17 May 2026\nClosing date for papers and poster submissions: 17 May 2026\nConfirmation of programme: end of May 2026\nOnline registration closes: 21 June 2026\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://nzarchaeology.org/event/nzaa-annua-conference-2026
LOCATION:Takahanga Marae\, Takahanga Terrace\, Kaikōura\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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