2025年3月6日 · A seemingly ordinary search for wood on Rēkohu (Chatham Islands) has led to one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in New Zealand's history. Vincent and Nikau Dix, a father-and-son duo, stumbled upon an ancient ocean-voyaging waka, a find that has since captivated archaeologists and t

The information in this list represents a compilation of different oral traditions from around New Zealand. These accounts give several different uses for the waka: many carried Polynesian migrants and explorers from Hawaiki to New Zealand ; others brought supplies or made return journeys to Hawaiki; Te Rīrino was said to be lost at sea.

Waka (Māori: [ˈwaka]) [1] are Māori watercraft, usually canoes ranging in size from small, unornamented canoes (waka tīwai) used for fishing and river travel to large, decorated war canoes (waka taua) up to 40 metres (130 ft) long.

2025年3月6日 · The Moriori people were the first settlers of the Chatham Islands, which they reached after sailing east from mainland New Zealand around 1500. Solomon notes that the waka’s design aligns with ...

A father and son discovered an ocean-voyaging waka on Rēkohu, leading to a significant archaeological find. Around 400 pieces, including unique carvings and braided rope, suggest the waka could...

2025年3月2日 · Parts of the waka include carved obsidian, offering hints at the craft's age. “It’s by far the most important discovery in New Zealand, possibly Polynesian archaeology, and it will go down as one of the most important finds of all time in Polynesia. “There’s so much story to be told and we haven’t even scratched the surface yet.

New Zealand’s abundance of wide-girthed trees such as tōtara meant that Māori could build much more diverse waka (canoes) than in their Polynesian homeland. They developed a variety of vessels for coastal and inland waterways. Each had its …

2025年3月4日 · A father and son have made the discovery of a lifetime - an ocean-voyaging waka on Rēkohu/Chatham Islands. The significant archaeological find included 450 pieces, some with unique carvings and braided rope which suggests the waka could be very old.

2025年3月7日 · A waka discovered on Rēkohu / Chatham Islands has been described by one expert as the most important discovery in New Zealand, possibly Polynesian archeology. Among the 450 pieces recovered, are some braided fibre lashed to timber and other textiles - …

2025年3月4日 · The limited excavation of the partial remains of a waka found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island has finished. “The site has now been covered and secured by the archaeological team and neighbouring landowner,” said Glenis Philip-Barbara, Pou Mataaho o Te Hononga Deputy Secretary Māori Crown Partnerships, Manatū Taonga Ministry for …