If you dig museums, you’ll love our Archaeology in Action gallery trail. Make the most of Archaeology Week and explore Otago Museum’s many treasures, just waiting to be unearthed in our historic galleries. Gallery trails challenge you to explore the Museum, and discover all sorts of interesting things along the way. Perfect for all visitors
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For Archaeology Week, Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is holding a community day for families, where you can be an archaeologist for the day! Hear talks by archaeologists and experience hands on activities such as sorting shell and bone, reconstructing pottery vessels, artefact analysis and so much more! Suitable for children ages 8-13 years Check
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In conjunction with the Echo Walks Festival. Guide/narrator: Dave Wilton (local archaeologist). Start/finish point: Shortland wharf (southern end of Thames). Easy walk of about one hour total, all on flat. Cost: Donation Route: The walk will commence at the historic Shortland wharf (in use continuously since 1867) and will include the wharf itself, and numerous historic
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Meeting Location: Near 88 Wallath Road Lead by: Ivan Bruce On street parking No RSVP required
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New episode released for New Zealand Archaeology Week 2022! Episode 10 ǀ World War II in Northland Rosemary talks to four Northlanders who used archaeological research and investigation techniques to piece together a picture of ‘Fortress Northland’; a staggering network of defence infrastructure which was constructed in panicked haste following the Japanese bombing of Pearl
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Gold mining in the upper Shotover River, central Otago, New Zealand Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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A Virtual talk on the upgrade of the Fort Street area in Auckland's CBD, where exciting archaeological remains were exposed and investigated revealing a glimpse of early 19th century life in the city. The talk will be released on Wednesday 27 April on the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Facebook and YouTube pages.
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Northland staff from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga are organizing a hands on opportunity for young people to use an archaeological fish trap near Kerikeri to catch some fish. Hundreds of years old the stone fish trap still works well. Registrations are at midday
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Join Archaeologist Ivan Bruce, Heritage Consultant Hamish Crimp and Cultural Materials Conservator Susanne Rawson for a public discussion around how we interpret and care for our archaeological past in Taranaki using recent excavations including Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga (Hawera Town Centre development) as a case study, with artefacts on display. Entry is free, but spaces
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Mary O’Keeffe has done several walks and talks on archaeology in Wellington city. This latest one focuses on early life in Newtown and things that Mary has discovered through her archaeological work in support of new development work. Virtual talk via Teams - Link below
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In celebration of New Zealand Archaeology week Otago Museum is screening Finding Altamira for archaeology enthusiasts and history lovers alike! In 1879, a Spanish archaeologist (played by Antonio Banderas) and his daughter make worldwide news when they find 10 000-year-old cave paintings on their land. However, the discovery puts the family at odds with the religious
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Fun family activities designed to introduce young people to archaeology. Create stratigraphy jars and look at objects found during the 1987 archaeological work at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden to see what they can tell us about the lives of people who lived in the house over 100 years ago. Suitable for young people aged
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A discussion with Associate Professor Anne Ford, Professor Richard Walter, Dr Naomi Woods, and Ngāi Tahu artist Vicki Lenihan on recent archaeology projects in Te Waipounamu and a contemporary Māori art response. Hear from Associate Professor Anne Ford about the work conducted at Tikoraki by Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, with assistance from the University of
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A walk around mining (and other) sites in the Moanataiari and Waiotahi valleys. Guided by local historian Russell Skeet. Medium difficulty walk (all on marked tracks) with about 40% uphill - fairly gentle grade (mostly follows tramway routes). Start / End point: Thames Goldmine Experience car park, corner State Highway 25 and Moanataiari Creek Road
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In celebration of New Zealand Archaeology week Otago Museum is screening Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark for archaeology enthusiasts and budding explorers alike! In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones journeys around the world in search of treasures. He is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant, believed
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