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One of New Zealand's earliest and most significant archaeological sites is at risk of rising sea levels driven by climate change, according to a new study.Referred to as the birthplace of the nation, the Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi o Kupe, in the Marlborough region is widely regarded as the landing site of the first settlers from Polynesia. Threat to one of NZ's oldest burial sites the 'canary in the coal mine'
Chatham Island Waka He Waka Tipua May 2025 A report prepared by Professor Sir Derek Lardelli, Kiwa Hammond, Heemi Eruera, Dr Kahutoi Te Kanawa and Dr Gerard O'Regan for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage He Waka Tipua Report | May 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The report
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
EOI - Archaeology Week National Coordinator | Tēnā koutou katoa,
The New Zealand Archaeological Association is inviting expression of interests for the volunteer role of Archaeology Week National Coordinator. The Archaeology Week National Coordinator has oversight over the events run during Archaeology Week throughout Aotearoa. The coordinator helps to facilitate and encourage participation in Archaeology Week, manages the publicity and promotion, liaises with Area Coordinators and provides a point of contact |
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Demystifying digital field recording On Wednesday 23 July, CAA-Australasia will be hosting a free online panel, Demystifying digital field recording. Five experts from across the industry will share their views on the current challenges in digital recording, and there will be the opportunity to ask questions of the panellists. Follow this link to learn more about the panellists, and to register: https://events.humanitix.com/demystifying-digital-field-recording-or-caa-australasia-panel
Archaeologists have unearthed 693 stone artefacts in an ancient Blue Mountains cave. The cave known as Dargan Shelter, dating back 20,000 years, is believed to be part of the oldest occupied high-altitude landscape in Australia. The artefacts were found by archaeologists from the Australian Museum, the University of Sydney and The Australian National University, alongside First Nations community holders. Until now, researchers thought the Australian high country was too difficult to occupy during the last Ice Age. However, the new archaeological results provide the first evidence of repeated human activity and adaptation to periglacial environments on the Australian continent. The research, funded by the Australian Museum Foundation, has brought scientists and community together to explore the cultural history of the Blue Mountains and help improve conservation outcomes for this important cultural landscape. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4e3RFWC?
Archaeologists Solve Mystery of the 30,000-Year-Old Ocean Crossing  The team set out in their handmade canoe, making the entire experience as authentic as possible. Credit: 2025 Kaifu et al. CC-By-ND Long-standing questions about the migration of early modern humans in East Asia may finally be answered, thanks to a rare and remarkable journey made in a dugout canoe.
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Ed: A reader writes about the community benefits of engagement in archaeology noted for Britain:
"They sound a really good idea - a way to connect people with the past and learn their stories and meet like minded people. I know in the UK they did an archeology project with war veterans who had experienced traumas, by having them help excavate the site of a former battlefield. ... in Scotland; .... "A growing number of studies are showing that archaeology can have a positive impact on wellbeing. The results of archaeological investigations can help us feel connected to the past, giving a sense of both perspective and appreciation of the places we live in and visit. "But actually getting involved in fieldwork is also richly rewarding and offers the chance to connect to others. These connections, whether to people from thousands of years ago or to fellow volunteers on site, is what our 'Scotland Digs 2025: Meeting People' campaign is all about." "Doing archaeological fieldwork allows people to get up close and personal with their historic environment, fostering a sense of pride and connection to the past. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland's Dig It! project is a wonderful way for members of the public to learn about their heritage, from Shetland's meal roads to Scotland's earliest railway in East Lothian. "We are proud to support such a successful project that embodies Scotland's Archaeology Strategy of making archaeology matter, as well as supporting our national strategy for the historic environment, Our Past, Our Future." " Ed again: - I note that the NZAA website has a page for volunteer opportunities - none currently showing.
Recently we provided a link to BAR's list of relevant local publications. A reader writes this warning: ... anyone considering buying an ebook from BAR, ... prompted by your news email this morning, spent almost $60 buying the ebook, only to find the only way to read it is via a 3rd party android or IOS app by Glassbox. The book is presented as a continuous scrolling document which wont resize to show a single page on the screen or scroll page by page. The functionality for resizing pages to fit individual devices doesnt appear to work and neither does the option to switch between vertical and horizontal scroll, and there is no option to reflow text, annotate or highlight, or even a dark/light mode. When you get the order confirmation from BAR you are told to download the app for ios,android, windows or mac but this isnt stated before you order, and the windows and mac apps have not been released so you cant open the book on your laptop/desktop to read while working. Its completely useless for research and the inability to resize pages or texts means its not comfortable for even casual reading on a phone screen. The Help button just brings up the devices sharing options, and the FAQ button directs to the generic Glassbox FAQ which talks about appearance options that arent available in the BAR app.
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Mauao - Tauranga City Council The significance of Mauao
Renowned for its beautiful beaches and natural environment, Mount Maunganui is home to Mauao, one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most iconic landmarks. Mauao, which means caught by the dawn, is the sacred tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain) of the three iwi of Tauranga Moana – Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngāti Ranginui and Te Arawa iwi, Waitaha. Mauao historic reserve was returned to mana whenua in 2007.
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... the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands – at an ancient cave site on Guam in the Mariana Islands of western Micronesia. The domesticated rice was transported by the first islanders, who sailed 2,300 kilometres of open ocean from the Philippines about 3,500 years ago.
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The team set out in their handmade canoe, making the entire experience as authentic as possible. Credit: 2025 Kaifu et al. CC-By-ND