MD
Mar 22, 2016
38: The first ones
This is written not as an anthropologist would, exhaustively and in minute detail, but simply as a reflection of stories told by those...
IJ
Mar 20, 2016
Sidestep: The Mauku artifact
In yesterday's note we briefly mentioned an artifact (International spelling) none of you reading this would have known about previosuly....
IJ & MD
Mar 19, 2016
Just saying thanks
We are seeing consistent growth in the number of people viewing this website. The counter (above right) has only been up since...
IJ
Mar 18, 2016
37: An unexpected connection
There is a drawing of an artifact that I found in an old journal, but before I talk about it, I will remind you of the pattern from one...
MD
Mar 16, 2016
Sidestep: Do Maori still exist (Pt2)
This is an extension to the post on 27th February. You will recall we discussed what one large tribe has said openly. Ngai Tahu assert......
IJ
Mar 15, 2016
36: Ngati Hotu (the redheads)
Ngāti Hotu were believed to have been part of the Tini o Toi Tribes of the Bay of Plenty tradition describes Ngāti Hotu as 'a very fierce...
MD
Mar 12, 2016
Sidestep: Cannibalism
Cannibalism was formerly prevalent amongst the New Zealanders and occured up until about 1865. The implacable desire of revenge which is...
IJ
Mar 11, 2016
35: The notched adzes
Notched Adze from Cape Reinga Only 7 of these type of adzes are known in NZ, all of argillite and all in Northland close to the location...
IJ
Mar 10, 2016
Sidestep: Some Waitaha history
Interesting excerpt from an old journal: In this paper are presented additional evidence of and relating to the sojourn of the ancient...
IJ
Mar 8, 2016
34: The demise of the Kati Mamoe
Before we go into the story, be fully aware that what happened to the Kati Mamoe (who came from Heretaunga (near Hastings in the North...
