“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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