New Zealand Archaeological News

ASHA Conference 2010, Brisbane - Call for Sessions (closes 1 April)
ASHA Conference 2010, Brisbane 30 September to 2 October.
Proposals for themed sessions are invited for the upcoming ASHA Conference in Brisbane Sessions are invited on current issues and research in Australian and New Zealand archaeology, as well as sessions of interest and relevance to Australian and New Zealand archaeologists more generally. This may include overseas work being undertaken by archaeologists based in Australasia.

DigitalNZ : Make it digital : Voting

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:07:00 +0000

DigitalNZ : Make it digital : Voting
What else would assist us with our work if it was digital? There are some subjects already listed � Maori land court minutes, Environment Court decision, so vote on these, But add new topics!

NEW THEORY QUESTIONS LAPITA ORIGIN OF POLYNESIANS - February 25, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:09:00 +0000

NEW THEORY QUESTIONS LAPITA ORIGIN OF POLYNESIANS - February 25, 2010

ANU E Press - Islands of Inquiry - PDF Instructions

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:04:00 +0000

ANU E Press -
Islands of Inquiry: Colonisation, seafaring and the archaeology of maritime landscapes. Terra Australis 29.

alidade,plane table and accessories, tamura for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:15:00 +0000

alidade,plane table and accessories, tamura for sale - TradeMe.co.nz
For those that find a totla station a bit baffling.

Conservators prepare for winter at Scott Base restoring artefacts | NATIONAL News

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:34:00 +0000

Conservators prepare for winter at Scott Base restoring artefacts - NATIONAL News

The Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives Digitisation Project � National Library of New Zealand

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:35:00 +0000

The Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives Digitisation Project � National Library of New Zealand

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:19:00 +0000

LINZ - IMPROVING THE PRODUCTS; SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

LINZ is evaluating this area of its business with its customers and stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for product and service enhancements and developments.

This is just a quick reminder that you can access it by clicking on the link below:
Link to the survey

BBC News - Etched ostrich eggs illustrate human sophistication

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:34:00 +0000

BBC News - Etched ostrich eggs illustrate human sophistication

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:18:00 +0000

New NSW Guidelines
Archaeological Management Plans
Archaeological Management Plans (AMPs) identify areas of European occupation where high concentrations of potential archaeological remains are expected to be present. AMPs contain management recommendations and policies for the archaeological resource and identify the procedures to be followed. The guidelines explain an appropriate scope of works, timeframe and the support requirements needed for a useful and viable AMP.

Radar confirms old human remains at tavern site - National - NZ Herald News

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:14:00 +0000

Radar confirms old human remains at tavern site - NZ Herald News

Global Voices Online � Chile: Tsunami Scare on Easter Island

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:54:00 +0000

Global Voices Online � Chile: Tsunami Scare on Easter Island
"on Easter Island, there was a mild tsunami in the area of Tongariki around 9 a.m., but there was no damage or injuries."

Ancient hobbits rewrite history - World - NZ Herald News

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:38:00 +0000

Ancient hobbits rewrite history - NZ Herald News

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Tapuwae - English version

Tapuwae Document A Footprint On Landscape | Voxy.co.nz

noreply@blogger.com (Garry and Miranda) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Tapuwae Document A Footprint On Landscape | Voxy.co.nz
A series of hui on marae heritage work is proving an ideal forum for the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga to also promote its vision for M?ori heritage places.
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Tapuwae also highlights specific concerns, notably that over the past 150 years much M?ori land-based and built heritage has been seriously undermined and damaged. Other reasons for producing the document include the need to dispel the myth that M?ori heritage is of value to M?ori only increase national understanding and value of this key part of New Zealand's heritage increase recognition that heritage is vital to a healthy and vibrant economy and society help iwi preserve and protect their heritage - a need they have identified increase property owners and developers' understanding of heritage generally - specifically M?ori heritage.