New Zealand Fossils: Dead Precious!
26 October 2007 - 10 February 2008

People have always been fascinated by early life.

New Zealand Fossils: Dead Precious! showcases an 
impressive range of fossils from sea creatures to 
reptiles, shells and plants.

Celebrating the unique story of New Zealand's past, present and future, Puke Ariki is proud to be the first New Zealand centre to host this national touring exhibition.



Events

The Origins of New Zealand:  The Fossil Evidence
Dr Hamish Campbell, GNS Science
Wednesday 31 October 6.00pm
Learning Centre, North Wing

Dr Hamish Campbell, geologist, palaeontologist
and author of the newly published book '
In Seach of Ancient New Zealand', will talk on
the role of fossils in our understanding of the
geological history of New Zealand and discuss the
fossils linking us to Gondwanaland, Zealandia
and the rise of New Zealand.

Limited places. Phone 06 759 6060 to register.


For details of related events, see our events programme Kei Mua: Coming up @ Puke Ariki.

New Zealand Fossils: Dead Precious!
is proudly sponsored by:


















 

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