Judge rules Crown must protect buried remains of ancient waka in Chatham Islands
A court has ordered the Crown to protect the remains of an ancient waka discovered in the Chatham Islands, with only about 10% recovered so far.
A judge has ruled that the Crown must protect the buried remains of an ancient waka in the Chatham Islands. Archaeologists estimate only 10 percent of the vessel has been recovered. There are concerns that further remains could be destroyed if a storm hits the site where the waka is located.
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Chatham Islands ancient waka: Judge rules Crown must protect buried remains
Only 10% of the Chatham Islands vessel may have been recovered.
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Judge rules Crown must protect buried remains of ancient waka in Chatham Islands
Archaeologist warns only 10 percent of the waka may have been recovered and that further remains could be destroyed if a storm hits the site