AT A GLANCE

Looking for a cool holiday activity for kids these school holidays?

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is organiising a live archaeological experience at Quince’s Landing – a 10-minute drive from Kerikeri – on April 28 (12noon to 3pm; follow signposts from Wharau Rd).

The special one-off holiday event is open to all school-aged children, and is part of a series of activities being run around the country as part of New Zealand Archaeology Week (April 23 to May 1).

Heritage New Zealand staff will use an existing archaeological stone fish trap in Quinces Landing Rd off Wharau Rd on the Kerikeri Inlet to demonstrate howMāori in

Where: The fish trap along Wharau Rd, Kerikeri Inlet (watch for signs)

When: Starts 12 noon, Thursday, April 28.

the area, and later Pākehā, used the trap to catch fish.

‘‘Archaeology Week provides a really great opportunity for young people in particular to engage with archaeology and Māori heritage in a fun, hands-on way,’’ says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland manager, Bill Edwards.

‘‘Children and young people will be able to learn about how fish traps were used, as well as skills like flaking obsidian into cutting tools to scale and cut our fish. They’ll also see how the fish trap is still an effective tool for catching fish.’’

Participants will be limited to 60, and children taking part will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Old clothes, suitable shoes (rock hoppers or gumboots) and sunscreen will be needed on the day. Masksmust be worn.

The event is free, though bookings are essential – to book, phone Heritage New Zealand’s Northland office on (09) 407 0471 or email bedwards@heritage.org. nz.

Bookings essential – children must be accompanied by an adult.

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