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Tūranga - Heritage Highlights - Te Kaha: what was there before (FULLY BOOKED)

on October 24, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am

Event description

In this free talk, Christchurch archaeologist Clara Watson will speak about the 2022 archaeological investigations that took place at the site of Te Kaha, the new Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. 

Clara will share about the lives of the people that lived at the site in the nineteenth century, and she will explain how the archaeological features and artefacts that were discovered reveal interesting details about what life was like for those that lived on the site in the nineteenth century.

Come early and grab a cuppa from 9.30am

Where: Auaha Hīhī, He Hononga| Ground Floor Tūranga

Ages: 12 years +

Cost: $FREE

Booking required: Book online here 

Location

Auaha Hīhī, He Hononga| Ground Floor Tūranga
Open from 9:00am–8:00pm on the day of the event
60 Cathedral Square
Central Christchurch, Christchurch 8011
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