New Zealand

ARTEFACT OF THE MONTH: Codd Bottle Openers

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In 1872 Hiram Codd patented his famous aerated water bottle with its unique internal marble stopper. Once opened the bottle’s ingeniously designed neck kept the marble from obstructing the flow of liquid. But have you ever wondered how a Codd bottle was opened in the first place? Figure 1 Wooden Codd Bottle Opener (Courtesy: https://www.quora.com/There-was-a-harsh-drink-in-India-with-a-ball-in-the-glass-bottle-that-they-called-Soda-What-is-it) […]

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EXCAVATION NEWS: Fort remains excavated in Wellington, NZ

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An excavation in Wellington has uncovered the remains of an early fort which once sat close to the shoreline, at approximately the level of current-day Bond Street in the city center. The remains, and those of early shops in the area are some of the first examples of European settlement at Wellington. For more information

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ASHA NEWS: Call for papers – People and the sea

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Call for papers: People and the sea: current research on maritime interactions between Southeast Asia and the wider world Session Chairs: Dr Jennifer Rodrigues, Western Australian Museum ([email protected]) Ms Abhirada Pook Komoot, University of Western Australia ([email protected]) The interconnections of two major Oceans—the Indian and Pacific Oceans—have dominated Southeast Asian maritime heritage for thousands of

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ARTEFACT OF THE MONTH: 2017 in Summary

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Welcome to the final Artefact of the Month (AotM) post for 2017! I hope that you have enjoyed reading the articles put together by our members about interesting artefacts they’ve come across. We started AotM in February, with ‘Absinthe Bottles at Little Lon’ by Dr Sarah Hayes, and followed with two more articles on glass

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Call for submissions – EIANZ Journal Heritage Edition

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A major part of Australian and New Zealand identity is made up of our spirit and ingenuity, our heritage places, and our unique living landscapes. Heritage is a legacy from our past, a living, integral part of life today, and the stories and places we pass on to future generations. The EIANZ has recently established

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UPCOMING EVENT: Hometown Heritage Tour, China

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Do you have a Cantonese ancestor but have never been to China? Do you want to know more about your Cantonese roots but don’t know where to start? Are you interested in learning more about overseas Chinese culture and heritage? You might be interested in the upcoming Chinese Australian Hometown Heritage Tour to Guangdong, China.

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Key Concepts in Public Archaeology: Free PDF access

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UCL Press is delighted to announce a brand new open access textbook that may be of interest to list subscribers: Key Concepts in Public Archaeology. The book can be downloaded for free as a PDF and app, read online for free, and purchased in paperback and hardback. Free PDF download/app/enhanced online edition HERE This book

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UPCOMING EVENT: Post-quake Heritage Cycle Tour, NZ

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Heritage New Zealand and Spokes Canterbury (cycling advocacy group based in Christchurch) are holding a guided cycling tour around Christchurch City. The tour will take place on 15th October, 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm. The guided cycling tour is free, but bookings are required: https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/events/show/12 Self-guided tour brochures are also available from Heritage

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