To coincide with NZ Archaeology Week 2023, a AIMA/NAS Part 1 course is organised to take place on the 29th and 30th April at Highwic House, Epsom. The course is run by the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology and supported by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. The AIMA/NAS Part 1 course introduces methods used by maritime archaeologists
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As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, join local archaeologist and conservator Brigid Gallagher and Tuapiro Marae representative on a hikoi around this defended pā that sits hidden in plain view next to SH2, Tahawai. Good footwear and reasonable balance is recommended. An unformed track is part of the tour. Entrance by koha, cup of
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Celebrate Archaeology Week 2023 at Tūhura Otago Museum's Archaeology Family Fun Day. Don't miss our special archaeology activities happening throughout the day – explore the galleries with our Archaeology in Action gallery trail, try your hand at digging for artifacts in our dig pits or piecing together broken heirlooms with Museum Conservator Shannah, and join
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Event postposed due to weather - Postponement date is Saturday 29th April Join artists Andrew Beck and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa), and archaeologist Meredith Robertshawe for a walk and talk through Te Aro’s historic Swan Lane and Garrett Street. Beck’s artwork Shadow Windows and Te Aho-White’s artwork Waimāpihi
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Ada Wells was a prominent Christchurch suffragist. She founded the Canterbury Women's Institute, was the first national secretary of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, and was the first woman to be elected to the Christchurch City Council. In this talk archaeologist Clara Watson speaks about excavations that were carried out by Underground
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Join us for a special Family-Fun screening of The Flintstones, in celebration of Archaeology Week at Tūhura Otago Museum. Big-hearted, dim-witted factory worker Fred Flintstone lends money to his friend Barney Rubble so that he can adopt a baby. As thanks, Barney swaps his IQ test for Fred's during an executive search program. After getting promoted,
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Ivan Archaeology Site Tour Join archaeologist Ivan Bruce as he takes us on a tour of prominent archaeological sites in Omata including the Omata Stockade Historic Reserve and Kaipopo Pā. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Carpooling is encouraged due to the shortage of parking. No registration necessary. Meeting Point: Waireka Road East, Omata
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