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  • Archaeology Kids Day

    Totara Estate 565 Alma-Maheno Road, Oamaru, New Zealand

    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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  • Selfies with Sites

    Piha Community Library 19 Seaview Rd, Piha, New Zealand

    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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  • Young Archaeologist’s Workshop

    Te Waimate Mission 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand

    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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  • Explore Kawatiri Coastal Trail

    The Museum of Kawatiri 123 Palmerston St, Westport, New Zealand

    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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  • Meet an archaeologist and have a go!

    Highwic House 40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

    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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  • Walk Through Time Archaeology Tour

    Te Waimate Mission 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand

    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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  • Stone Wall Workshop

    TBC

    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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  • Quick Fire Archaeology Presentations

    Te Awe Library 29B Brandon Street, Wellington, New Zealand

    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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  • The Museum of Kawatiri

    The Museum of Kawatiri 123 Palmerston St, Westport, New Zealand

    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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  • ‘Wonders of Civilisation: Ancient Mexico’

    Whangaparāoa Library 9 Main St, Whangaparāoa, Auckland, New Zealand

    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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  • ‘Hidden Treasure and Resistance’ Adult Presentation

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

    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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  • Archaeology is Rubbish!

    Mercury Bay Library 22 Victoria Street, Whitianga, New Zealand

    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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  • Conservation Open House

    TBC

    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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  • Trowel Throwing Competition

    Albert Park 33-43 Princes St, Auckland, New Zealand

    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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  • Ian Smith Memorial Lecture

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

    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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  • Friends of the Museum Talks with Brigid Gallagher

    The Arts Junction Theatre 36 Main Rd, Katikati, New Zealand

    "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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  • An Archaeological Quiz Night!

    The Bog 387 George Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

    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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  • Look at My Thing! An Archaeology Week Event

    Dunedin Public Library City 230 Moray Place, Dunedin, New Zealand

    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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  • Arch Soc Pub Quiz

    Shadows Bar 8 Alfred St, Auckland, New Zealand

    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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  • Archaeology Week Kids Day

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

    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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  • Kā taoka o Tiwai – Treasures of Tiwai

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

    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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  • Ōtautahi Christchurch Festival of Archaeology

    Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

    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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  • Archaeology Day Fyffe House

    Fyffe House 62 Avoca St, Kaikoura, New Zealand

    "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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  • Discover Hidden Treasures – family craft workshop

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

    Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland as part of NZ Archaeology Week 2025. Poland has a long and rich history
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  • NZAA Annual Conference 2025

    Club Mount Maunganui 45-47 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

    Tai timu, tai pari: the ebb and flow between people and place, engaging and shaping of environments through time. The 2025 New Zealand Archaeological Conference will be held in Mount
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  • Exhibition: Uncovering Katherine Mansfield’s House

    Katherine Mansfield House & Garden 25 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand

    One upon a time... A little girl lived in this house and she grew up to be a famous author named Katherine Mansfield. About 90 years after her family moved
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  • Young Archaeologist Workshop

    Te Waimate Mission 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand

    Bring your keen, young explorer for a hands-on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 and up*. This year it’s all about ‘finds’. As well as making our own ancient
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  • Artefact Adventures

    Totara Estate 565 Alma-Maheno Road, Oamaru, New Zealand

    Piece together the past with an archaeological treasure hunt. Follow the clues to find hidden artefacts, find and identify Makers Marks and document your discovery. Suitable for children 5 –
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  • Walk Through Time Archaeology Tour

    Te Waimate Mission 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand

    Join us on a fascinating tour of the remains of Aotearoa New Zealand's fourth Anglican mission station and early theological college, still visible on the surface. Examine the surrounding landscape
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  • Te Waimate Mission Tour

    344 Te Ahu Ahu Road 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North, New Zealand

    Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children
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