Waka discovered on Rēkohu Chatham Islands

It's been described by one expert- as by far - the most important discovery in New Zealand, possibly Polynesian archeology.

It's a waka discovered on Rēkohu Chatham Islands.

Among the 450 pieces recovered are - some braided fibre lashed to timber - and other textiles, which are incredibly rare.

RNZ spoke to Maui Solomon about the important find.

(PHOTO: Supplied / Maui Solomon)

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Pieces of an ancient waka recovered on Rēkohu Chatham Islands (PHOTO: Supplied by Maui Solomon)

Part of an ancient waka discovered on a beach in Rēkohu Chatham Islands (PHOTO: Supplied by Maui Solomon)

(PHOTO: Supplied / Maui Solomon)

(PHOTO: Supplied/Vincent Dix)

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