Lunchtime Kōrero: Fossil Treasures of Foulden Maar

Name: Lunchtime Kōrero: Fossil Treasures of Foulden Maar
Start: 2025-11-05T02:15:00+13:00
End: 2025-11-05T03:30:00+13:00
Location: 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Schedule

Wed Nov 05 2025 at 02:15 am to 03:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 | Nelson, NE

Join Honorary Professor Daphne E. Lee from the University of Otago’s Geology Department for a fascinating kōrero about Foulden Maar—New Zealand’s extraordinary fossil site, based on her book Fossil Treasures of Foulden Maar: A Window into Miocene Zealandia.
Suitable for adults. No bookings required.
At Elma Turner Library
About the book:
“A paleontological site of international significance, Foulden Maar in Otago, New Zealand is home to an amazing record of life on Earth. Formed by a volcanic eruption 23 million years ago, the Maar's undisturbed sedimentary layers are the resting places for countless rare, well-preserved fossils. The site is unsurpassed in the Southern Hemisphere as a scientific record of changing life and ecosystems at the beginning of the Miocene. In recent years, the fossil treasures of Foulden Maar have been threatened by a proposal to mine the site's rich diatomite deposits. Local and national scientific researchers rallied to call for the protection of this unique location, sparking an international debate about the importance of the preservation of paleontological sites worldwide. In Fossil Treasures of Foulden Maar, authors Daphne Lee, Uwe Kaulfuss and John Conran share their passion and knowledge for this extraordinary spot. They tell the story of the site and reveal the paleontological discoveries that have been made to date. Their book demonstrates the educational and scientific importance of Foulden Maar, paying tribute to the scientific researchers who have helped bring Foulden Maar's scientific marvels to the surface and who continue to fight for its preservation. Richly illustrated with beautifully detailed images, this volume captures the science, the mystery and the beauty of this astonishing place.”