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Discover the rich history of Te Waimate Mission on our guided archaeology walk, perfect for all ages. Join us as we tour the remains of the 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.Read more

Calling all young explorers! Join us for a free hands on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 – 12 to celebrate Archaeology Week. In this workshop you will have the chance to excavate items from your own mini dig, just like a real archaeologist. In teams of two, you’ll carefully uncover hidden artefacts andRead more

The Mercury Bay Museum in conjunction with the Mercury Bay Library present an afternoon of archaeology to celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week. Can you discover who was here by their rubbish? Join us for an interactive session at the Mercury Bay Library, Whitianga. No booking required, free to attend – best suited for 5-15yr olds.Read more

Join Dr Caroline Phillips and her team for an insiders perspective of the work of an archaeological consultant in New Zealand. Archaeology is both a method of investigation and process of discovery aimed at understanding how people lived in the past. Archaeological consultants investigate heritage sites that will be damaged by earthworks such as roading,Read more

Stone Artefact Cataloguing Around the time of the 1969-1971 construction of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, the McFarlanes, a young family interested in archaeology, explored Tiwai Point and recovered numerous stone artefacts. Treasured by the family for many years, these artefacts are now finding their way south again. To help that a team of theRead more

Join Heritage Preservation and Field Support Solutions (HPFS Solutions) for a tour of their studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study and conservation. Location and details to be sent after registration. Maximum number of attendees is 15. Please note the spaces are wheelchair accessible with the exception of theRead more

The University of Auckland will be offering guided tours of the new Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Laboratories. Small group tours will run every 30 minutes from 4pm and anthropologists will be in the atrium of Building 201 to answer your questions! Please book in advance via EventBrite: https://uoa-anthro-tours.eventbrite.com Anthropology Laboratories University of Auckland – BuildingRead more

Free entry for all Children must be accompanied by an adult Wear old clothes, water and dirt involved! Have a go at digging, cleaning, sorting & analysing artefacts with archaeologists from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Check out the exhibition of archaeology posters in the Granary. Food & beverage available for purchase. No booking required,Read more