Image credit: Haylee Tehuia-ClaxtonThe 2026 New Zealand Archaeological Association Conference will be held at Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura from Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July. The theme for the conference is “Mahi Tahi – Working Better Together” Venue Takahanga Marae, Takahanga Terrace, Kaikōura. Takahanga Marae is the standing place of our hosts, Ngāti Kurī ,
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Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children 12-18. Saturday 2 May and Saturday 9 May 1pm-4pm For urther information: Contact Jo Danilo- Garbacki at: jdanilo-garbacki@heritage.org.nz
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An outside event for families to celebrate Archaeology Week, Have a go at excavation, sorting and writing up. Examine real artefacts from archaeologists and the Canterbury Museum. There will be archaeology theme facepainting for children and storytime. Complete your archaeologist booklet and you will have a chance to create your own Festival of Archaeology badge
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