MD
Feb 14, 2016
Sidestep: Haast's Eagle
Haast's eagle is an extinct species of eagle that once lived in the South Island of New Zealand. It could be the Pouakai or Hakawai of...
IJ
Feb 13, 2016
23: Evidence
It's Valentine’s Day, so be nice to your loved one...and everyone else around you. Show some evidence of your love. Just four days ago I...
MD
Feb 12, 2016
Sidestep: Atiamuri Stones
The Hatupatu carved stone beside State Highway 1 is just part of a whole line that once existed. There are two stories related to this...
IJ
Feb 11, 2016
22: The Stone Bird
The Korotangi - the Sacred Bird of Tainui, is yet another interesting and very odd non-Maori looking artifact. We previously discussed...
MD
Feb 10, 2016
Sidestep: Waitore Lagoon
More Taranaki artifacts: Down the coast from where the carved stones of Tongaporutu in Taranaki lie (see No.7 Petroglyphs post), is a...
IJ
Feb 10, 2016
21: Patupaiarehe
Patupaiarehe is the name given to the mythical fairy people of the forest. Some say it refers to the pakeha, meaning Europeans, yet...
IJ
Feb 8, 2016
Sidestep: The Anaweka Estuary Waka
In 2011 at Anaweka Estuary on the rugged North-Western coast of the South Island a huge storm uncovered a 6 metre section of an ocean...
IJ
Feb 7, 2016
20: Just a wild theory
I have a wild suggestion. Below is a photo of a man from Rapanui (Easter Island) who lived from 1825-1909. His name was Pakomio Maori. As...
MD
Feb 6, 2016
Sidestep: The tradition of land ownership
As a follow on to the treaty post on 12th January and the principle of ownership post on 30th January, I found this interesting piece...
IJ
Feb 5, 2016
19: Our real purpose
If you’re reading this you may have looked through most of the site. I encourage you to read it all from the beginning of post no.1. If...
