A significant archaeological discovery has been made in New Zealand, with the uncovering of an ancient waka on the Rēkohu Chatham Islands. The discovery was made by a father-son duo, Vincent and Nikau Dix, who stumbled upon a strange-looking stick on their local beach.
The waka is believed to be one of the most important discoveries in New Zealand’s history, with around 400 pieces excavated to date, including unique carvings and engraved pieces of obsidian. The origin and age of the waka remain a mystery, but archaeologists believe it could be very old and possibly of great significance to Polynesian history.