The Christchurch landscape contains within it the clues to long gone eras of the city's history, from the centuries when Māori used the swamps of Ōtautahi to gather kai to the decades of European settlement, when horse-drawn carriages took the place of cars, long skirts and frock coats were all the rage, and Queen Victoria reigned supreme. Since the
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New Zealand Archaeology Week will be from 1 to 7 April 2017. The New Zealand Archaeological Association is working to increase public awareness and highlight the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage by promoting the work of New Zealand archaeologists both at home and abroad. Why? To bring archaeology to the public and tell our
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Archaeological displays at the City and Mosgiel branches of the Dunedin Public Library. Andrea Farmine and Nick Sutton will be at the City branch of the Dunedin public library manning the display from 2-4pm on Saturday, 1 April. Location of the City Library is 230 Moray Place, Dunedin, 9058 Ph 03 474-3690 Monday - Friday: 9.30am
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It's back to school - with an exhibition of archaeological material from historic Christ's College - which has been an impressive architectural feature of Rolleston Avenue since 1856. During New Zealand Archaeology week, Christ's College and Underground Overground Archaeology are offering a chance to view a selection of the artefacts that were found at the school during the earthquake
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From classical Greek and Roman mythology to Indiana Jones, learn what it is about archaeology that influenced us to forge careers in this often laborious and muddy industry. Archaeologists from Underground Overground Archaeology will share the inspirations that led us to choose this lifestyle, the reasons we enjoy our work and why we think New Zealand archaeology is so important.
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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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