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Bring your keen, young explorer for a hands-on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 and up*. This year it’s all about ‘finds’. As well as making our own ancient artefacts, we’ll excavate our own mini digs, sorting all our finds into categories and examining their significance, just like a real archaeologist. Who knows what Piece together the past with an archaeological treasure hunt. Follow the clues to find hidden artefacts, find and identify Makers Marks and document your discovery. Suitable for children 5 – 15 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food and beverages for purchase. Free event. Contact: Jacqui Allison totaramanager@heritage.org.nz
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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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Join us on a fascinating tour of the remains of Aotearoa New Zealand's fourth Anglican mission station and early theological college, still visible on the surface. Examine the surrounding landscape to gain a deeper understanding of the area’s cultural heritage and early Māori-Pākehā encounters. Our knowledgeable host will share stories about the site's past, bringing Brief Description: Central Whanganui has a rich history of occupation and use by both Māori, and European settlers, before 1900. Join archaeologist and heritage consultant Hamish Crimp, and historian and Whanganui District Council heritage planner Scott Flutey, for an archaeological walking tour of this historic landscape. Explore significant sites including Rutland and York Stockades, the river |
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“Finders aren’t keepers” Discover the archaeology of our area and the underlying principles of what you do if you find something and why. Suitable for all ages. Free event. No booking required Contact : Ann McCaw at amccaw@heritage.org.nz
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Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland as part of NZ Archaeology Week 2026. Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage. Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air Join archaeologist Caroline Phillips to view artefacts and learn about what has been found and what has not been found. This talk will be followed by a walk around Highwic. Cost: Adults $10, children and HNZPT members free. Booking required: Numbers limited. Bookings essential - https://Highwicarchaeologytalk.eventbrite.co.nz
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“All seems so lovely because all is home” wrote Katherine Mansfield to Ida Baker, April 1918. “Home” is both a physical place, and a concept of safety, comfort, and belonging. In her work as an archaeologist Mary O'Keeffe has explored the idea of “home”: what places and areas in New Zealand have different people called home |
