Setting: Isolated hill, circa 20 kilometres from Masterton; situated at the junction of the Wainuioru River and the Upokongaruru Stream. Archaeological Features: Small hill pa, steeply cliffed on three sides and protected by an artificial trench on the fourth. Pits visible on ground surface of the artificially flattened summit. (For fuller descriptive details see Cairns, 1958). Supporting Evidence : Site occupied by Ngati Hikarahui hapu of Ngati Kahungunu about 1820-21. Some traditional information available. Condition of Site: Good, but scrub is encroaching. Assessment: A well preserved, small hill pā, utilising naturally steep-slopes and cliffs as defences. It is strategically sited (at the junction of two rivers) and is a good example of a modified hill defence, dominating the surrounding area. It is a good example of this site type for the Wairarapa area.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6312
Date Entered
7th July 1984
Date of Effect
7th July 1984
City/District Council
Masterton District
Region
Wellington Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Lot 2 DP 424171 (RT 538050), Wellington Land District and the archaeological site known as Hakikino Pa (T26/2) thereon. (Refer to the Archaeological Site Land Title Form for more information).
Legal description
Lot 2 DP 424171 (RT 538050), Wellington Land District
Location Description
Isolated hil, circa 20kms from Masterton: situated at the junction of the Wainuioru River and the Upokongaruru Stream.
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