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The Association holds annual conferences in centres which rotate around New Zealand.
The Association Annual General Meeting is held during the event. Field trips are always a
feature of conferences. There is a Google calendar of NZAA events:
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| Year | Location |
| 2008 |
Masterton |
| 2007 |
Hanmer Springs
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| 2006 |
Waihi
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| 2005 |
Motueka
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| 2004 | New Plymouth
(50th anniversary) Brian Fagan's keynote address (PDF download 80KB) Films shown at the film night (Word download 20KB) The official photograph  Field trip: Kelvin Day, Jack Golson, Nigel Prickett, facing away, Janet Davidson, Louise Furey. |
| 2003 |
Alexandra
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| 2002 | Russell |
| 2001 | Akaroa |
| 2000 | Wellington |
| 1999 | Auckland |
| 1998 | Picton |
| 1997 | Gisborne |
Awards:
The Association makes three awards at its conferences:Public Archaeology Award:
This is awarded every second year to recognise outstanding efforts in public archaeology.( see Archaeology in New Zealand 40(4))
"The award is open to members of NZAA and to the wider community, including individuals, groups and organisations (for example territorial authorities, iwi) and members of other scientific disciplines.
The following factors are taken into account:
- 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 Maori
- any other relevant information"
Past winners have been:
2007 David Dowset - Te Aro Pa protection
Highly commended
Rachael Egerton - Heritage management Southland - Auckland Islands2005 Richard Walter and Chris Jacomb 2003 Joint Winners:
Project Freeflow, Auckland Motorway enhancement.
Cornwall Park Trust Board, Maori History extension to the visitor centre.2001 Queens Redoubt Project Committee
Best Student Paper Award:
This is awarded to the best student paper delivered at the conference. It is not always awarded, depending on the level and standard of contributions. No entry is required.Past winners have been:
2007 Ben Shaw 2006 Tiffany James-Lee 2005 Amy Findlater 2004 Yolanda Vogel 2003 Joanna Wylie 2002 Jaqueline Craig 2001 Emma Brooks
Groube Fieldwork Award:
This award is in honour of a remarkable student of New Zealand archaeology, Les Groube. He is pictured at the right in the 1960's with a piece of Tongan pottery. The award is made every second year to the archaeologist who has made the most outstanding contribution to field work in New Zealand archaeology in the immediate past. Normal practice has been for the President to invite nominations prior to the conference.Past winners have been:
