At Puki Ariki in New Plymouth there will be a display of Taranaki Archaeology and related archaeological books for the public to view.
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LEOTC Programme – Chinese Archaeology Bookings required. Available throughout the school calendar Shantytown Heritage Park, West Coast or offsite West Coast locations are negotiable Student fees from $14.00 Marsden Valley Education Centre have created a programme to coincide with the inaugural Archaeology Week of 2017. This is a programme designed to allow teachers to take
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The Museum staff at the Heritage Park have been excited with their involvement in the launch of the National Archaeology Week. This has included researching the extensive Museum collection to find items that can be used for display purposes. A new concept has been to create a display called Drawers of Discovery using a repurposed
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An opportunity for kids to have a chance to undertake archaeological activities at the Otago Museum The event includes including excavation (in a mock excavation pit), some basic midden sorting and ID, and pottery reconstruction. Led by Otago Museum and University of Otago archaeology experts. Free entry
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Hear fascinating tales, in 7-minute bites, from a culture and heritage advisor, a human history museum curator and local archaeologists. Learn more about some of the artefacts that have recently been unearthed in Christchurch and further afield. And see highlights of the Canterbury Museum's archaeological collection. From bones and bricks to shells and ornate smoking
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The work of archaeologists in Murihiku largely goes unnoticed. Presenters will provide insight into Southland’s past not found in books.
Starting at the lookout at 6 Sumner Road, Lyttelton, ending near the Fisherman’s Wharf on Norwich Quay. This tour will explore the 168 year history of the Port of Lyttelton and explain some of our recent archaeological finds. Led by the Lyttelton Port Company designated archaeologist, the group will stop at selected locations to talk
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Power point presentation on the archaeology and history of Okiato. 30 minutes followed by question time. Okiato Pt in the Bay of Islands played a significant role in the years prior to and after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. At various times a whaling provision centre, the residence of the united States
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