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New Zealand has a rich and varied Maritime Heritage, our ancestors both Polynesian and European relied on the ocean for transport, food, and trade. Indeed it did not stop there. Unfortunately in New Zealand much of the population is blissfully unaware not only of our Maritime Heritage but also its importance.

MAANZ has many objectives which are listed within this site, our main objective is to be a voice for our Maritime Heritage. Each year many relics and artifacts that reflect our Maritime Heritage are lost forever. Members of MAANZ are working together as an Association and also many in their own right to bring about a change.

National Maritime Heritage Seminar, 15th - 17th May 2009
Take the opportunity to attend the National Maritime Heritage Seminar to be held in New Zealand's 'Harbour Capital' - Wellington from 15 - 17 May 2009

A marvelous range of New Zealand's best-known and respected speakers on many things maritime - early voyages and exploration, whaling and coastal trading, immigration, ships and ship builders, the Navy and Government vessels, ship wrecks and much more.

Lecture Series
MAANZ provides a number of lectures a year on maritime archaeological topics. Also, an associate group of MAANZ in Wellington, the Maritime Friends of the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, independently host a series of lectures on maritime subjects. Because of our common interest area MAANZ takes pleasure in promoting these talks along with our own. Between the two lecture series we cover a wide range of very interesting subjects.

The upcoming 2009 lecture topics and event dates are:

Wed 22nd April 2009, 7-30 pm
'PS Rangiriri, the Waikato War and Subsequent Attempts at Salvage and Preservation' by Andy Dodd, NZHPT, hosted by MAANZ.

Tue 12th May 2009
No evening talk as the National Maritime Heritage Seminar will be held 15-17 May 2009, detail are in the section above. MAANZ and the Maritime Friends support this event and encourage everyone interested in maritime affairs to participate.

Tue 9th June 2009, 7-30 pm
'The Last Trans-Atlantic Voyage of the QEII' by Graeme Jupp. Graeme's talk will be preceded by the Maritime Friends Annual General Meeting.

Wed 17th June 2009, 7-30 pm
'Diverse Divers Tales' by Roger Meecham.
A raft of tall tales (most of which are true), from this author of 2 books of diving adventures and a superb raconteur, hosted by MAANZ.

Tue 14th July 2009, 7-30 pm
'Tupaia - a Research in progress' with author and maritime historian Joan Druett. Tupaia was a Tahitian High Chief and navigator who sailed with Captain Cook on his first voyage, hosted by Maritime Friends of the Museum.

Wed 22 July 2009, 7-30 pm
'Diving on the Egypt and Saturation Diving' by Wille Bullock,
The storey of one of the great treasure ships of history and the many salvage attempts, told by one of NZ's most expert divers, hosted by MAANZ.

Tue 11th August 2009, 7-30 pm
'Wellington's Vindi Boys' - will talk about their time on board the famous Merchant Navy training ship 'Vindicatrix', their wartime experiences and subsequent Merchant Navy careers, hosted by Maritime Friends of the Museum.

Wed 19th August 2009, 7-30 pm
'Preparing for a Deep-Water Dive; with Special Reference to the SS Niagara' by Tony Howell, NZ Sea Adventures, hosted by MAANZ.

Tue 8th September 2009, 7-30pm
Maritime Quiz-Night' a combined event with MAANZ, The Maritime Friends of the Museum & other Wellington Maritime Organisations. Run by Quiz Mistress Wendy Adlam.

Wed 23rd September 2009, 7-30 pm
'Reflections on Maritime vs Terrestrial Archaeology'. Why land based and maritime archaeology are so different apart from the fact that you can't talk underwater? by Mary O'Keefe, Principal of Heritage Solutions, hosted by MAANZ.

Tue 13th October 2009, 7-30 pm
Another fantastic maritime talk, details yet to be announced, hosted by Maritime Friends of the Museum.

Wed 21st October 2009, 7-30 pm
'A Conservation Plan for the yacht Rona' Hear the story of Pauline's role in preserving this Wellington icon, by Pauline Wallace, DOC, hosted by MAANZ.

Tue 27th October 2009,  Noon  
Captain Cook's Birthday. We celebrate this notable event at noon on the outer tee at Queens Wharf. Be prepared for cannon fire, sauerkraut sandwiches and naturally-brewed ale (all in the cause of reducing your possibility of contracting scurvy), hosted by Maritime Friends of the Museum

The talks are held at Wellington's Museum of City and Sea at Queen's Wharf commencing at 7.30 PM. All are welcome, entry by gold coin donation, supper provided.

Planned for November / December 2009, actual dates yet to be announced

• The long planned field trip to either Taranaki or Marlborough
• A possible field trip to the Wellington South Coast with the 4WD Club
• Christmas Party
• Anything Vintage Festival, Paekakariki

MAANZ Newsletter

MAANZ Members receive a quarterly newsletter, the New Zealand Maritime Archaeology Quarterly', the 1st Quarter issue having just been released. Topics covered this quarter include:

Feature Stories:

• A report on the MAANZ participation in 'Anything Vintage at Paraparaumu
• Coverage of the 'Penguin' centenary and the MAANZ display at the Island Bay Festival
• Details of the National Maritime Heritage Seminar in May
• Comments on the current 'UNESCO Convention on the protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage'
• Update on the MAANZ Lab and it's temporary relocation
• Update on the 'Hikitia' Floating Crane Ships move to Lyttetlton for hull work
• MAANZ News Articles

MAANZ Records

In September 2006 MAANZ opened up its developmental records site to the general public. The site, which is accessible from the link at the top of the page and here, provides members with the ability to share their research intentions and progress for all to see and comment on.

Websites of Interest
NZ History.net.nz is a Ministry for Culture and Heritage run site and it has a new exhibit:
"Our Picturesque Heritage"
"100 Years of Scenery Preservation in New Zealand" Click here to go to site

New Zealand Heritage Trails Foundation.
An excellent site with information on heritage trails in New Zealand. Click here to go to site

 Patronage

MAANZ wishes to acknowledge the generous support and patronage of Seaworks New Zealand Ltd. Seaworks actively supports MAANZ maritime archaeological and metals conservation activities.

MAANZ is pleased to have the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a member. Many of MAANZ's activities relate to historic sites and it is very pleasing to have HPT's awareness and guidance as we develop maritime archaeological projects that are in both of our areas of knowledge and interest.