New Zealand Oceania Regional Archaeology

The investigation of past cultures of the modern nationstate of New Zealand through the study and scientific analysis of material remains (i.e., osteological, artifactual, architectural, etc.).

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• Greenstone Adze Found on Far North Seabed - An article in the New Zealand Herold reporting that divers have recovered a rare greenstone adze on the seabed of Whangape Harbour during an underwater site survey.
  
• Archaeological Riches Exceed Expectations - From the New Zealand Herald, a team from the Historic Places Trust and Otago University uncovered the site near the Buller River on a recent three-week excavation.
  
• Picturing the Past, Art and Analogy in New Zealand Archaeological Reports. - Pictures reconstructing prehistoric life in New Zealand, a critical assessment.
  
• Garry Law's New Zealand Archaeology Page - Features news, articles, papers, and links.
  
• Excavation May Dissolve Iwi Friction - From The New Zealand Herald, archaeologists hope a dig for human remains will end tension between rival iwi groups battling over a controversial subdivision development at Matata, near Whakatane.
  
• Antiquities Act - The Antiquities Act and how it is administered.
  
• Site Destruction Angers Relatives of Old Regiment - An article in the New Zealand Herald reporting that the descendants of a long-disbanded British regiment are furious at the destruction of archaeological remains at the site of the former Albert Barracks in the grounds of the University of Auckland.
  
• Aotearoa Tradition Spot On - From New Zealand News, scientific findings have backed traditional Maori accounts that New Zealand was settled about 30 generations ago.
  
• New Zealand Radiocarbon Database - A resource for searching for radiocarbon dates from New Zealand Archaeological sites.
  
• Buried Treasures at Site of Former Barracks - An article in the New Zealand Herald reporting the discovery of the skeleton of a large dog and a shallow trench on the site of the former Albert Barracks in the grounds of the University of Auckland.
  
• Buried Village - Volcanic devastation at Rotorua Buried Village is revealed in site excavations and displays. Costs plus booking/enquiry form on-line.
  
  

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