This year NZAA will be awarding the Public Archaeology Award at the annual conference. The award is open to members of NZAA and the wider community, including individuals, groups and organisations (for example, territorial authorities and iwi).
The following factors are considered:
- contribution to the identification, protection and preservation of archaeological sites,
- contribution to the enhancement of public awareness and enjoyment of, and education about, archaeological sites or archaeology in general,
- contribution to the strengthening of the relationship between the archaeological community and Māori, and
- any other relevant information.
Nominations should be sent to the NZAA secretary (secretary@nzarchaeology.org) by 5.00pm 22 May 2026. The award recipient will be announced at the conference gala dinner on Thursday 2 July.
