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Training dig at the 1959 NZAA conference

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Training dig at the 1959 NZAA conference

This archaeological dig was carried out as a training exercise at Pakotere in the Bay of Plenty. The dig was organised by Jack Golson as part of the 1959 New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) conference. The NZAA enabled archaeologists to get together, exchange information and learn new skills. From 1958 the NZAA ran New Zealand's site recording scheme, systematically recording the details of archaeological sites.

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The University of Auckland Libraries and Learning Services, Anthropology Photographic Archive

Reference: 485887

by Jack Golson

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Peter Clayworth, Anthropology and archaeology – Professionals, academics and amateurs: 1920s to 1960s, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/44420/training-dig-at-the-1959-nzaa-conference (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Peter Clayworth, published 7 March 2014.