We have seen in previous posts about red hair and lighter skin in the stories Maori told the European. But there were no stories about...

If you are into all things Maori, you will have heard about the lady of the lake in Fiordland. She is purported to be a Maori maiden...

There is much discussion (yet little proof) that whenever the 'tall ones' skeletons are discovered they do not have the traditional...

In 1930, a book written by James Cowan was published. Within it are some interesting comments about those he encountered. Keep in mind...

Cave 1 is a long hollowed out cave entrance that opens up far inside. This shot was taken from halfway along the tiny entrance using a...

All rock carvings in NZ are unusual in that Maori did not carve rock as art. There are early Maori sites where they have 'painted' or...

The Matria Rd site proves to be frustrating. Even with GPS coordinates and obvious features, the entrance remains covered. No point...

If you are on this blog you will probably know about the story of Tameana and Hineana caves. What is on most sites has been copied and...

Although some will see the pictures of the tattooed rocks in previous post and this one and think 'oh, here's another weird Celtic origin...

This is an adendum to the yesterdays post of 11th Jan. We mentioned the treaty. Ignoring the political, here are the facts as a brief...