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Otago Daily Times
07-05-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Event introduces local archaeology
An activity day aims to inspire the next generation of archaeologists. A hands-on workshop at Tūhura Otago Museum on Saturday will give children a taste of digging, as well as cleaning and cataloguing historic finds. Hosted by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, the workshop will let participants examine genuine artefacts found in Dunedin. Archaeologist Jasmine Weston shows a toothbrush and pot of cherry toothpaste ''for beautifying and preserving the teeth and gums''. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Regional archaeologist Jasmine Weston said an array of artefacts dating from between 1860 and 1900 would be on display. Local finds included a small porcelain pot and lid that once held cherry toothpaste. Miss Weston said similar John Gosnell & Co containers were recovered from the wreck of Titanic. ''Because they are quite solid, they seem to last quite well.'' The tooth-cleaning paste would have been mixed with an abrasive such as ash. Another object unearthed locally was a toothbrush with a handle carved from animal bone. While the handle had survived, bristles, likely made from boar hair, had not. An intriguing find was an oval-shaped glass bottle, dating from between 1860 and 1900, that would have held aerated water, she said. ''Yes, they still had fizzy water.'' The bottle would have been reused repeatedly, making it difficult to pin down its exact age. ''It becomes really tricky to tell, because you use it the first time, but you don't throw it away, it gets taken back.'' People were even paid a small refund for returning the empties. Simple clay ''cutty'' pipes were often uncovered, some intact but often broken. ''Normally miners liked them. Lots of people smoked, but they were quite associated with that mining, gold rush mining period.'' During the workshop, children will handle artefacts and animal bones, learn to identify them and link each find to its period and place of use. Children are encouraged to wear old clothes because activities may get messy. The event is part of the New Zealand Archaeological Association's Archaeology Week. The Heritage NZ Archaeology Week activity day runs on Saturday, 10am-2pm, in the Beautiful Science Gallery at Tūhura Otago Museum. @
Scoop
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
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New Zealand Archaeology Week May 3rd
Press Release – NZ Archaeological Association NZAAs aim is to build appreciation of the value of protecting the fragile record of Aotearoa New Zealands past. Co-ordinated by the New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA), events include talks, heritage walks and tours, special exhibitions, a pub quiz and fun community days. There is even a baking competition which is open to everyone! During Archaeology Week, archaeologists and the public get together to share our country's story. It's an opportunity for archaeologists to highlight the valuable and varied projects that they are working on, and for participants to engage more deeply with the places where they live, and the people who lived there. NZAA's aim is to build appreciation of the value of protecting the fragile record of Aotearoa New Zealand's past. Here are a few of the events happening around the country At Highwic House in Auckland – Meet and Archaeologist and have a go! May 3rd 11am -1pm Attend a tour of the new archaeology and bioanthropology lab facilities at the University of Auckland. May 7th 4pm-6pm In Wellington at the Te Awe library there will be a series of quick fire talks about recent work in the Wellington area. May 5th 5.30-6.30pm Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House is hosting the Ōtautahi Christchurch Festival of Archaeology. May 10th 11am-3pm In Dunedin have a go at cataloguing the stone artefacts from Tiwai at Tūhura Otago Museum. May 9th and 10th 10am-4pm. These are just some of the great events planned for archaeology week – more information on other events around the regions can be found on the NZAA's website or on social media using the hashtag #nzarchweek2025. About the NZAA The New Zealand Archaeological Association is a volunteer organisation that works to promote research and teaching in archaeology, strengthen links between professional archaeologists and non-professionals, as well as encourage conservation of archaeological sites within New Zealand. We lobby on behalf of our members, and work alongside local government, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Department of Conservation. Archaeology in New Zealand New Zealand has a short but dynamic history of settlement, characterised by rapid environmental and cultural change. Archaeological sites in New Zealand relate the story of the first settlers from Eastern Polynesia around 1300 AD, the development of a unique New Zealand Māori culture within a few generations, and the 19th century settlement by European, Chinese and other immigrants. These sites inform us of New Zealand's domestic, maritime, military, industrial and farming history.
Scoop
28-04-2025
- General
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New Zealand Archaeology Week May 3rd
Press Release – NZ Archaeological Association Co-ordinated by the New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA), events include talks, heritage walks and tours, special exhibitions, a pub quiz and fun community days. There is even a baking competition which is open to everyone! During Archaeology Week, archaeologists and the public get together to share our country's story. It's an opportunity for archaeologists to highlight the valuable and varied projects that they are working on, and for participants to engage more deeply with the places where they live, and the people who lived there. NZAA's aim is to build appreciation of the value of protecting the fragile record of Aotearoa New Zealand's past. Here are a few of the events happening around the country At Highwic House in Auckland – Meet and Archaeologist and have a go! May 3rd 11am -1pm Attend a tour of the new archaeology and bioanthropology lab facilities at the University of Auckland. May 7th 4pm-6pm In Wellington at the Te Awe library there will be a series of quick fire talks about recent work in the Wellington area. May 5th 5.30-6.30pm Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House is hosting the Ōtautahi Christchurch Festival of Archaeology. May 10th 11am-3pm In Dunedin have a go at cataloguing the stone artefacts from Tiwai at Tūhura Otago Museum. May 9th and 10th 10am-4pm. These are just some of the great events planned for archaeology week – more information on other events around the regions can be found on the NZAA's website or on social media using the hashtag #nzarchweek2025. About the NZAA The New Zealand Archaeological Association is a volunteer organisation that works to promote research and teaching in archaeology, strengthen links between professional archaeologists and non-professionals, as well as encourage conservation of archaeological sites within New Zealand. We lobby on behalf of our members, and work alongside local government, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Department of Conservation. Archaeology in New Zealand New Zealand has a short but dynamic history of settlement, characterised by rapid environmental and cultural change. Archaeological sites in New Zealand relate the story of the first settlers from Eastern Polynesia around 1300 AD, the development of a unique New Zealand Māori culture within a few generations, and the 19th century settlement by European, Chinese and other immigrants. These sites inform us of New Zealand's domestic, maritime, military, industrial and farming history.
Scoop
28-04-2025
- General
- Scoop
New Zealand Archaeology Week May 3rd
Co-ordinated by the New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA), events include talks, heritage walks and tours, special exhibitions, a pub quiz and fun community days. There is even a baking competition which is open to everyone! During Archaeology Week, archaeologists and the public get together to share our country's story. It's an opportunity for archaeologists to highlight the valuable and varied projects that they are working on, and for participants to engage more deeply with the places where they live, and the people who lived there. NZAA's aim is to build appreciation of the value of protecting the fragile record of Aotearoa New Zealand's past. Here are a few of the events happening around the country At Highwic House in Auckland – Meet and Archaeologist and have a go! May 3rd 11am -1pm Attend a tour of the new archaeology and bioanthropology lab facilities at the University of Auckland. May 7th 4pm-6pm In Wellington at the Te Awe library there will be a series of quick fire talks about recent work in the Wellington area. May 5th 5.30-6.30pm Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House is hosting the Ōtautahi Christchurch Festival of Archaeology. May 10th 11am-3pm In Dunedin have a go at cataloguing the stone artefacts from Tiwai at Tūhura Otago Museum. May 9th and 10th 10am-4pm. These are just some of the great events planned for archaeology week – more information on other events around the regions can be found on the NZAA's website or on social media using the hashtag #nzarchweek2025. About the NZAA The New Zealand Archaeological Association is a volunteer organisation that works to promote research and teaching in archaeology, strengthen links between professional archaeologists and non-professionals, as well as encourage conservation of archaeological sites within New Zealand. We lobby on behalf of our members, and work alongside local government, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Department of Conservation. Archaeology in New Zealand New Zealand has a short but dynamic history of settlement, characterised by rapid environmental and cultural change. Archaeological sites in New Zealand relate the story of the first settlers from Eastern Polynesia around 1300 AD, the development of a unique New Zealand Māori culture within a few generations, and the 19th century settlement by European, Chinese and other immigrants. These sites inform us of New Zealand's domestic, maritime, military, industrial and farming history.
