ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK
NGAHURU • AUTUMN 2024
In previous years, children have enjoyed being an ‘archaeologist for a day’.
New Zealand Archaeology Week promises more exciting events WORDS: David Watt
IMAGES: Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Unearthing the past, for the future – we dig archaeology.
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n annual fixture, Archaeology Week provides a perfect platform for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga staff to work together with external organisations and consultant archaeologists to promote the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage. To be held from 27 April to 5 May, 2024 is the seventh year running for the popular science and discovery week. As the principal organiser for the event, the New Zealand Archaeological NGAHURU • AUTUMN 2024
Association (NZAA) has been working with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on this year’s events, themes, and in securing support for regional activities. Each year there is growing interest in Archaeology Week from families looking to learn about our archaeological history and to get hands-on knowledge and experience with artefacts. NZAA’s mission is to promote and foster archaeological and historical research. Its membership spans professionals, amateurs, students, businesses, and
various other institutions involved or interested in archaeology and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand. The organisation also lobbies government and local authorities for the recognition and protection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural heritage through planning consultations and engagement. Archaeology Week will see the launch of a new booklet of ideas for kids’ archaeology activities, along with accompanying resources on the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga website. Senior Outreach Heritage Quarterly
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