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!
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...

