Father and son discover ancient waka on Chatham Islands

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 3:27pm

Nikau and Vincent Dix found an ocean-voyaging waka buried in the sand dunes of Rēkohu/Chatham Island. Over 450 pieces, including some with carvings and braided rope, have been recovered. Interested parties have until 7 April to register ownership claims under the Protected Objects Act.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 4 Mar 2025, 6:36am

   Waka Find: Father and son find ancient waka on Chatham Islands beach (opens in new tab)

   • Chatham Island waka find: Claims of ownership closes April 7 (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10:28am
2. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 12:03pm

   Chatham Islands father son duo makes ancient waka discovery, collecting 450 pieces (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 3:27pm

   Chatham Islands father and son discover mysterious ancient waka (opens in new tab)