Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty is the hot topic at today's meeting of the Tauranga Historic Society.

In celebration of Archaeology Week, the society is inviting the public to head along this afternoon Sunday April 30 at 2pm to a talk at the hall behind the Brain Watkins House Museum.

"Come and join us for a talk by John Coster on the spectacular archaeological landscape in the Bay of Plenty," says a Tauranga Historic Society spokesperson.

Every month the society hosts public talks in the hall behind the Brain Watkins House Museum on Cameron Road. A koha is appreciated and weekend parking is available at Kale Print and the ANZ Centre Carpark on First Avenue west.

Archaeology Week is the nationwide celebration of New Zealand's archaeological heritage and runs from April 22 - 30.

The aim of Archaeology Week is to increase public awareness of archaeology in New Zealand by highlighting the many and varied activities carried out by archaeologists working here and abroad.

The New Zealand Archaeological Association is working to increase public awareness and highlight the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage by promoting the work of New Zealand archaeologists both at home and abroad.

This is the seventh New Zealand Archaeology Week with many successful events held across New Zealand over the years due to the wonderful effort and input from the archaeological community, museums, heritage organisations, volunteer groups and tangata whenua.

The types of events that have been held during New Zealand Archaeology Week 2023 have included public talks, historic walks, community events, special exhibitions, museum trails and online content.

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.

For more information, interviews and questions please contact the President of the NZAA, Lynda Walters at president@nzarchaeology.org

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Archaeology of the Bay of Plenty talk is from 2pm - 4pm, Sunday April 30 at the hall behind the Brain Watkins House Museum, Cameron Road. A koha is appreciated and parking is available at Kale Print and the ANZ Centre Carpark on First Avenue west.