We are a dedicated team of archaeological consultants and heritage specialists experienced with navigating through the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act and getting your project running on time and within budget.

Archaeological Assessments are required to excavate on an archaeological site. This triggers an automatic 45 days stand-down period. Our consultants quickly:

• Perform a yes/no check as to whether an assessment is required
• Conduct historical research into the occupation and land tenure of the site
• Produce Archaeological Assessment documents for a variety of demanding projects
• Submit Archaeological Authority applications on behalf of the applicant by a section 45 qualified archaeologist
• Apply to local rūnanga (CVS) on behalf of the applicant for Cultural Values Statements in the case of any risk to a Māori Archaeological sites
• Produce Archaeological Management Plans and Site Instructions customised for your project requirements
• Conduct site briefings and inductions for contractors working in archaeologically sensitive areas
• Perform archaeological monitoring under the conditions of the Archaeological Authority issued by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT).
• Record archaeological building sites up to HNZPT Level 1 standard
• Conduct single-context excavations on sensitive sites with complex stratigraphy
• Produce survey-grade GPS site recordings and drone photogrammetry for exacting GIS requirements
• Provide analysis and reports for a wide range of European and Māori artefacts
• Complete and submit archeological reports within time and budget to the mandated standards of HNZPT
• Provide advice on the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act and resource management Act

We aim to have clients’ heritage projects track smoothly throughout all stages of a project. In instances where you have an accidental archaeological discovery, we aim to have your project resume with minimum delay so that you save costs as opposed to incurring significant expenses from delays caused by excavating an archeological site.

We advise, report, and monitor so that your project can get to the finish line on time.