A guided walk on the vegetation and challenges with an archaeological heritage site in a more crowded city. Join Kit Howden from the Friends of Maungawhau at end Batger Rd for a guided walk. Tue 4th April, 10 am to 12 noon. Kit and volunteers from the Friends of Maungawhau have been weeding, planting and
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Journey back in time as guide Garry Law reveals the rich archaeology of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill and discusses the modification of a volcanic cone to impressive pa site. See also the Park’s kūmara bed display, now nearing maturity. Tuesday 4th April 10am – 12noon Bookings essential Please contact the Cornwall Park Information Centre for
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A Public Talk on Pacific Archaeology by Professor Glenn Summerhayes at the Otago Museum Glenn Summerhayes has been a professor of archaeology at the University of Otago since 2005. He has been involved in Pacific archaeology for over thirty years, with a specific research focus on Papua New Guinea. His PhD, Lapita Interaction, was a
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A talk by Robert Brassey, from Auckland Council, on the history and archaeology of Auckland's first European settlement. Time: 6:30 P.M. Location: Leys Institute Hall, Lecture Room, 20 St Marys Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland. Please contact Mary Kienholz for further details. NZA Week Flyer - Robert Brassey Please RSVP – email HeritageEvents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Hear the second talk from Naomi Woods on the Victoria Retail Centre. She will present the history of a Whanganui family, based on the scientific analysis of the findings from the archaeological dig at the site of the Victoria Retail Centre. She builds a detailed and very human story from broken and discarded household goods.
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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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