ASL builds on the experience of decades of archaeological laboratory and fieldwork of the main partners and affiliates.

The main partners of ASL are Dr. Hans-Dieter Bader and Janice Adamson (BA Hons).

Hans graduated with a PhD in prehistory and early medieval studies from the University at Marburg, Germany. His field experience of over twenty five years covers all aspects of New Zealand archaeology - from archaic Maori to early European sites. Overseas field experience covers sites from the Neolithic to the 17th century in Central Europe (Germany) and the Near East (Turkey, Syria and Israel). He has special interests in maritime archaeology, which he has taught through the Continuing Education programme of the University of Auckland. ASL builds on ten years of archaeological work Hans has undertaken as principal of Geometria Ltd with focus on digital feature and find surveying, geophysical surveying and archaeological interpretations.
Janice graduated with a BA Hons in anthropology from the University of Auckland and is currently undertaking her PhD research in Taranaki. Her focus is on Historical Archaeology and material culture interpretation.

We are current members of both the NZAA (New Zealand Archaeological Association), ASHA (Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology) and MAANZ (Maritime Archaeological Association of New Zealand).

Affiliations with organisations and individuals allow ASL to put together comprehensive archaeological teams based on the requirements of each individual project.

Juffermans Surveying Ltd (JSL) – Registered Professional Surveyors – support ASL with archaeological surveying using modern surveying methodology and equipment. JSL also supports the historical background research by geo-rectifying historic maps and pictures as well as aerials. Any archaeological mapping can be related to the cadastral system used in New Zealand to provide high accuracy and future proofing of the results.
http://www.juffermans.co.nz/

Southern Pacific Archaeological Research (SPAR) is a research and consulting unit in the Anthropology Department at the University of Otago. SPAR has access to the full range of laboratory facilities including faunal reference collections and specialist analytical service.  Our relationship with SPAR facilitates the placement of ASL work within the framework of current research questions in New Zealand archaeology.  SPAR also provide support in excavation, and post-excavation analysis of material at the University of Otago.

Dr. Caroline Phillips has a long standing interest in prehistoric archaeology in New Zealand. Her research projects show her interest in reconciling Maori oral traditions with the archaeological narrative.

Raysan Al-Kubaisi (DipArch) has ten years of experience in modeling archaeological data as part of Time Team UK. Rapid development of visually engaging 3D and 2D models is an integral part of telling the archaeological story.

Depending on the requirements of any specific archaeological projects further specialists will be involved to provide services, e.g. microfossil analysis, dendro-chronology, wood identification, metal and wood conservation.