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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

“Finders Aren’t Keepers” Discover the archaeology of our area and the underlying principles of what you do if you find something and why. Hands on activities which include navigating an archaeology trail on site, making cyanotypes and exploring our archaeology collection. In partnership with Kaikoura Museum. Suitable for all ages Free Event No bookings required,Read more

Several quickfire archaeology presentations (5-10mins each), showcasing recent archaeology field work, sharing research interests and bringing old projects back into light. Speaker panel TBC. Free Entry.Read more

As part of New Zealand Archaeology Week, join us at Highwic to meet some archaeologists and learn about what they do. See some of the artefacts found on site and have a go at being an archaeologist. A fun hands-on session ideal for children 7-12, accompanied by an adult. For more information contact highwic@heritage.org.nz ToRead more

A five day workshop on the conservation and repair of stone walls in Kerikeri, Northland. Day 1: Māori and European use of stone, looking at stone field sites and early European pastoral farming. Day 2: Examination of three pre 1840 stone structures to look at stone type and building methodology. Day 3-5: Practical skill workshopsRead more

EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED   Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an archaeologist? What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? Join us at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira during Archaeology Week! This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to become an archaeologist for the day and explore the fascinating world ofRead more