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Chatham Islands waka dated to the mid-1400s

RNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 20 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Interim radiocarbon testing shows a partially excavated waka arrived in the Chatham Islands during the mid-1400s. The vessel was discovered by Vincent and Nikau Dix and is believed to be of pre-European construction.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 20 Nov 2025, 1:06pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 26 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Testing finds Chatham Islands' waka Rēkohu from mid 1400s (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Testing shows Chathams waka from mid-1400s (opens in new tab)