Finding Heritage-Related Work in New Zealand as an Immigrant
As a non-native New Zealander, I am occasionally contacted by other immigrants that are looking to practice in heritage related fields such as archaeology and conservation and are seeking advice and support. I thought I would share some thoughts here!
Tips for Navigating Conservation in Private Practice During Covid-19 (Aotearoa New Zealand)
Here are some ideas that we are using to continue to ensure we can survive (and maybe even flourish) going forward.
Wood Moisture Meters
One of the tools that conservators can use when evaluating the condition of wooden objects or structures is a moisture meter. Not all meters are created equally and they only provide what could be considered a semi-quantitative indication of the percent of moisture. Please talk with a conservator before using a meter as it may not provide the right answer for the problem. Read on to find out more...
