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Ornate Māori carving found washed up on Northland beach

RNZNZ Herald1NewsSunday 5 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A large Ngāpuhi-style carving was recovered from Omakiwi Cove in the Bay of Islands. A local kaitiaki is attempting to locate the carving's rightful owners after finding the object washed up on the beach.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 5 Jan 2025, 4:03pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 38 hours
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    Intricate Māori carving found washed up in Bay of Islands, Northland (opens in new tab)

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