The 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
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The 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
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The 2024 New Zealand Archaeological Conference will be held in Whakatū Nelson from the 2nd - 5th July, with a pre conference fieldtrip on the 1st July. Registration ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Free entry for all Children must be accompanied by an adult Wear old clothes, water and dirt involved! Have a go at digging, cleaning, sorting & analysing artefacts with archaeologists
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Come and explore Piha's history on a self led scavenger hunt visiting key archaeological sites around Piha. Visit Piha Community Library during Archaeology Week to collect your map and get
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Calling all young explorers! Join us for a free hands on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 - 12 to celebrate Archaeology Week. In this workshop you will have
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Where History Flows (open to join- self-guided walk/bike track) Travel the Carters beach to Kawatiri River trail -to find information on Māori Archaeological Sites - take a photo on the
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As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, join us at Highwic to meet some archaeologists and learn about what they do. See some of the artefacts found on site and
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Discover the rich history of Te Waimate Mission on our guided archaeology walk, perfect for all ages. Join us as we tour the remains of the fourth Anglican mission station and early
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A five day workshop on the conservation and repair of stone walls in Kerikeri, Northland. Day 1: Māori and European use of stone, looking at stone field sites and early
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Several quickfire archaeology presentations (5-10mins each), showcasing recent archaeology field work, sharing research interests and bringing old projects back into light. Speaker panel TBC. Free Entry.
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Discovering What Lies Beneath: Shell Taxonomy at The Museum of Kawatiri 6th and 8th may shell taxonomy (fully booked) PACT student inclusive learning module shell taxonomy /Māori middens Kawatiri (fully
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Something a bit different... Join us for an insightful talk exploring the rich history, culture, and legacy of ancient Mexican civilizations from an Indigenous Mexican perspective. A journey through time
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Discover 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
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The Mercury Bay Museum in conjunction with the Mercury Bay Library present an afternoon of archaeology to celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week. Can you discover who was here by their
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Join Dr Caroline Phillips and her team for an insiders perspective of the work of an archaeological consultant in New Zealand. Archaeology is both a method of investigation and process
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The University of Auckland will be offering guided tours of the new Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Laboratories. Small group tours will run every 30 minutes from 4pm and anthropologists will
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Join Heritage Preservation and Field Support Solutions (HPFS Solutions) for a tour of their studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study and conservation.
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The trowel is most commonly used by archaeologists for excavation, but how well can you throw one? This event is hosted by the Auckland Archaeological Society. Come and try your
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Join us for an inaugural seminar series celebrating the kaupapa and inspiration of the late Ian W.G. Smith (1954-2020). Smith spent much of his notable career researching sealing in the
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"Brigid is highly qualified in archaeology and anthropology and has a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science as a Cardiff degree in Conversation and Museums - she has worked with Time
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Join us for an exciting evening of exploration and discovery at our Archaeology Week Pub Quiz! Whether you're a seasoned archaeologist, casual enthusiast, or simply curious about the past, this
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A series of short talks by Dunedin archaeologists, each presenting their favourite find. Talks will be followed by a relaxed meet and greet session when the audience can have a
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This year we continue the tradition of an Archsoc pub quiz. Get together a team, and participate for a chance to win the golden trowel. RSVP can be found here Open to all
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an archaeologist? For Archaeology Week 2025, join Heritage New Zealand staff to try your hand at sorting, cleaning, cataloguing, and investigating
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Stone Artefact Cataloguing Please Note the Change of Date for this Event. Around the time of the 1969-1971 construction of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, the McFarlanes, a young family
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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Christchurch Archaeology Project bring you the Ōtautahi Festival Archaeology on 10 May 2025 at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House. This will be a
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an archaeologist? What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? Join us at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira during Archaeology Week!
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"Finders Aren't Keepers" Discover the archaeology of our area and the underlying principles of what you do if you find something and why. Hands on activities which include navigating an
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In the nineteenth century, the site of Dunedin’s new hospital was one of the most densely occupied residential areas in the city. Come for a guided walk of Dunedin’s Northern
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