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Saturday, December 31, 2016

 
New technologies bring marine archaeology treasures to light | Science | The Guardian:

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

 
Be vigilant, locals urged | Otago Daily Times Online News: "Be vigilant, locals urged
By Louise Scott
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Regions Queenstown

Doc Ranger Jim Croawell carries out maintenance work on a historic Macetown building. Photo from Department of Conservation.
People wandering around the Wakatipu this holiday period need to be historical custodians, the Department of Conservation says."

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The world's most over-rated places - Travel - NZ Herald News: "The Colosseum, Rome
It's just a run-down stadium. New Zealand has plenty of run-down stadiums! Although the Colosseum gets a lot more people through the gates than the Wellington Sevens do these days."

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

 
Pa sites preserved as Papamoa Hills park grows - Bay of Plenty Times - Bay of Plenty Times News:

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Neanderthals in a boat? Not such a far-fetched notion after all | Toronto Star:

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Newgrange – the archaeological evidence:

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

 
Fanny Dubuc, Belgian archaeologist, currently travelling in New Zealand on a working holiday visa. Looking for volunteer opportunities or short term work contracts. Please contact dubuc_f@yahoo.fr

 
Fremantle Artillery Drill Hall surrenders the stories of its past to archaeologists - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

 
Te Papa Museum New Zealand's best tourist attraction - Travel - NZ Herald News: "he Wellington-based museum has been voted New Zealand's greatest attraction by an international poll published in the Daily Mail today."

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Abbeyfeale archaeologist shone a light on ancient times - Limerick Leader:

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DVIDS - News - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers archaeologist aids POW-MIA team:

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Archaeological report on pa site completed | Stuff.co.nz:

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

 
THE LINK: RSNZ Membership news December 2016: "Call for nominations for Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi Awards and Medals 2017"

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Field Schools and Intensives - Flinders University: "Field Schools and Intensives"

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An Archaeology of Early Christianity in Vanuatu (Terra Australis 44) | ANU Press: "An Archaeology of Early Christianity in Vanuatu (Terra Australis 44)"

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The untold story of the ancient Aboriginal bone ornament that upended historical record | NITV:

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Monday, December 19, 2016

 
Christchurch uncovered | Exploring Christchurch's past through archaeology: "No winter wonderland: a history of Christmas in New Zealand."

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'It is trampling on tapu whēnua' | Radio New Zealand News:

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Bones found in Northland laid to rest | New Zealand Police:

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14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Archaeology Lovers | DigVentures:

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

 
AINZ Contents 54/4 December 2016


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Heritage Assessment Series: Science publications:

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

 
Ancient Diseases: Malaria Killed Millions In Roman Empire, Centuries-Old DNA In Teeth Confirms:

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France's Hollande opens replica of Lascaux prehistoric art caves | Reuters:

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Worlds Within Us - Archaeology Magazine:

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Crimean gold must be returned to Ukraine - but not yet, a Dutch court rules | Culture | DW.COM | 14.12.2016:

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The Paleo Diet May Need a Rewrite, Ancient Humans Feasted on a Wide Variety of Plants | Smart News | Smithsonian:

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Maritime Heritage in Crisis: Indigenous Landscapes and Global Ecological Breakdown (Paperback) - Routledge: "Maritime Heritage in Crisis
Indigenous Landscapes and Global Ecological Breakdown
By Richard M. Hutchings"

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Friday, December 16, 2016

 
Heritage EQUIP fund open for applications | Scoop News: "Heritage EQUIP fund open for applications

A new $12 million support fund for earthquake strengthening work on heritage buildings is now open for applications, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry has announced."

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Five most amazing archaeological discoveries in UK in 2016:

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Archaeologists Find Previously Unknown Ancient City in Greece | Archaeology | Sci-News.com:

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

 
December 2016 | Brown's Island fire|$5 Million G.I.F.T.| A world first eradication|: "Historic sites safe after Motukorea/Brown's Island fire"

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Landmarks Whenua Tohunga:

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Why don't humans have a penis bone? Scientists may now know | Science | The Guardian:

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Stepping back 3.6m years: footprints yield new clues to humans’ ancestors | Science | The Guardian:

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

 
The University of Sydney - Department of Archaeology: "Lithics I: Identifying Lithic Artefacts Workshop"

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Monday 27 February, Tuesday 28 February and Wednesday 1 March 2017
The University of Sydney

Monday, December 12, 2016

 
Clive Fugill on Māori carving tools | Standing Room Only, 12:20 pm on 11 December 2016 | Radio New Zealand: "Clive Fugill on Māori carving tools"

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Born again Baptist bargain barn | Christchurch uncovered: "Born again Baptist bargain barn"

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Archaeologists looking for work:
Hi, we (Sarah and Lou) are two qualified archaeologists coming over from Australia. We are looking for a new challenge and to gain some experience in New Zealand field archaeology from the 10th of January for roughly two months.
As we are both Australian residents we do not need working visas. We both have manual driver’s licences, off road driving experience and NZ Worksafe’s Site Safe work permits. Skills include: excavating, drawings of excavated sections and features, running a post excavation lab, stone tool analysis and cataloguing finds.

Louise McMahon is originally from Northern Ireland but is now an Australia resident. She has 7 years of archaeological experience in Australia and the UK including excavations of European and pre-European sites.
Sarah is from Australia and has been a consulting archaeologist for the last 6 years. She has experience in recording and excavating European and pre-European sites.

If you need any field archaeologist in the near future we would love to hear from you. CVs provided at request. sarah_keiller@hotmail.com

Sunday, December 11, 2016

 
The Cave of Hands: An important example of prehistoric art believed to have been created around 9,000 to 13,000 years ago:

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Saturday, December 10, 2016

 
An ancient shipyard has been discovered on Dana Island: Almost 270 slipways from the Bronze Age:

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Volunteers support heritage carpentry on ice | Scoop News:

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Retrospective Rule Changes Not on, Says Environment Court | Scoop News:

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Free State of Jones fails as a lesson in Confederate inhumanity and injustice:

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Friday, December 09, 2016

 
Development of new techniques makes it possible to date Australian Aboriginal rock art – HeritageDaily – Heritage & Archaeology News:

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Brigid Gallagher writes:
Heritage Rescue has received funding from NZ on Air for a second series...if anyone has any projects that may be suited to an episode it would be great if they could get in touch.  gallagher.brigid@gmail.com

New challenging, thoughtful, and cultural TV programmes approved for diverse audiences • NZ On Air:
"The well-received arts series Heritage Rescue will be back on Choice TV telling more stories of provincial history and local culture, "

 
Watch Marine Archaeologists Explore Sunken Japanese Mini-Subs Near Pearl Harbor:

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Thursday, December 08, 2016

 
Mangere stone wall relics of Maori horticulture:

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Alert newsletter 935: "Skinner and Hutton Funds – Call for Applications
The Royal Society of New Zealand are now calling for applications for the following funds:

Skinner Fund – Promoting the study of the history, art, culture, physical and social anthropology of the Māori and other Polynesian peoples
Hutton Fund – Encouraging research in New Zealand zoology, botany and geology
Information on these awards and application forms are available on our website at http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/programmes/funds/skinner/ and http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/programmes/funds/hutton/ respectively."

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"Monuments of error - hope of yesterday - folklore of tomorrow"

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Rebuilding history? Debate rages over lost Afghan Buddhas - The West Australian:

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Ed: Sick of windmills on Delftware? - here is an update:

 
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum - 742-744 Makerua Road, Tokomaru | Bayleys Realty Group:

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Ed: Let's hope it stays together - when operation it is a great visit.

 
Amateurs discover Denmark's largest ever stash of Viking gold:

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Archaeology sheds light on Mongolia’s uncertain nomadic future | Science | The Guardian:

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Wednesday, December 07, 2016

 
Opposition to water export facility in remote South Westland - National - NZ Herald News: "There were several known significant archaeologic"

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Christchurch uncovered | Exploring Christchurch's past through archaeology: "A man & his dream"

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Tuesday, December 06, 2016

 
Auckland Council: "Summer edition of TE KĀHU - Focus on Heritage"

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Monday, December 05, 2016

 
Mapping country: modern technology adds a new chapter to an ancient story | Australia news | The Guardian:

 
Vegetation removal uncovers one of Northland's most important pa sites - National - NZ Herald News:

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Saturday, December 03, 2016

 
Powerful Earthquake Exposes New Land Near Kaikoura : Natural Hazards:

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Mummified knees are Queen Nefertari's, archaeologists conclude | Science | The Guardian:

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Mexico archaeologists find temple to wind god beneath supermarket | World news | The Guardian:

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Friday, December 02, 2016

 
Red-stickered Hurunui Hotel owners defend decision not to do critical earthquake work | Stuff.co.nz:

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Landmarks Whenua Tohunga Launch | Scoop News:

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Rotorua Museum shut indefinitely - National - NZ Herald News:

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1911 Brisbane survey map identifies unknown old 'timber and tin' homes for protection:

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Museums are returning indigenous human remains but progress on repatriating objects is slow:

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Thursday, December 01, 2016

 
Burke Museum & Historic Precinct:

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Beechworth Historic Precinct Gold Mining Town Government Buildings:

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Beechworth History - The History of Beechworth includes stories, people, buildings and events:

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Beechworth - Wikipedia:

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Ed: Why isn't Beechworth a world heritage site?

 
Archaeology during your studies | Australian Archaeological Association | AAA: "Getting involved in Archaeology while you’re studying"

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New discoveries unearthed at Terracotta Warriors site - Xinhua | English.news.cn:

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Joss house returning to Chinese site | Otago Daily Times Online News:

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Cock’s Eldorado Dredge | Heritage Machinery:

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Ed: Great chance find while travelling in Victoria.

 
UMass Boston Researchers Find Evidence of Original 1620 Plymouth Settlement - University of Massachusetts Boston:

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Early Burial Rituals Studied in Brazil - Archaeology Magazine:

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Incredible discovery of 40,000-year-old tools for art and engineering | Ars Technica:

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Vandals Destroyed 8,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Artworks in Tasmania | Smart News | Smithsonian:

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The world's top biologists have met to discuss whether we should update evolution - ScienceAlert:

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Captain Cook's first landfall to be marked - National - NZ Herald News:

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