Public talk by Mary O'Keeffe on the archaeology of Wellington City Mary has been a consulting archaeologist for 20 years. In this lighthearted illustrated talk she takes a wander round some of her projects to look at what archaeologist in NZ do, and more importantly, why we do it. Spaces are limited to 50 people
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DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER FORECAST THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A guided tour of Whitianga Pa -including a general history of the pa and the relevance to Capt James Cook. Followed by Ferry Landing Stone Wharf and old mill site (further details to come). Meet at Ferry Landing Stone Wharf, Whitianga Cost of going - Gold coin
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Hear Professor Richard Walter, archaeologist, explore current thinking about the prehistoric colonisation of Aotearoa and how the first Polynesian settlers adapted to life in this country. Richard is currently planning research using the collection at the North Otago Museum to learn more about this period in history.
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Overview of Māori archaeology in Hawkes Bay
Image credits: Kwatera L; Jagodowy Zagajnik Poster Archaeology Week 2017 final Hidden Treasures - Hidden Atrocities: Archaeology, Discovery and Resistance. Presentation and slide show. Part of the inaugural New Zealand Archaeology Week. Discover archaeological finds in Poland and around the world. Unearth links to Polish New Zealanders. Touch on WW2 and the Polish Resistance. Free entry. Free parking.
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Walk at Te Puke o Tara ( Hampton park) on 6th April 9.30 am-11.30. This heritage site under restoration is not open to the public so undertaking a guided walk is a great opportunity to see a heritage site that is not generally available to view. Booking is essential. contact enquiry@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or phone 09 3010101 Email anna.baine@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for further details.
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Visit the Roger C. Green Archaeological Science Laboratory on Level 7 of HSB. Meet current students and learn about some of the exciting discoveries that happen in this space. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Level 7 Human Sciences Building Auckland City Campus NZAA ArchSoc Archaeology Week Flyer
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Public talk by Bruce McFadgen on earthquakes and tsunamis in the 15th Century This talk will cover the effects of tectonic events such as tsunamis and earthquakes. Archaeology, and Maori traditions and stories, present a useful perspective on past hazardous events and how Maori communities coped with them. Modern society can learn from their experience. The
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