On natural mound in Rangitaiki swamp, Bay of Plenty.
Archaeological Features
Kohika is a swamp pa. Palisades have been found around edge of mound along with a large assemblage of wooden artefacts and other perishable materials. Excavation on the mound has uncovered a variety of structural features including house floors, pits, patterns of postholes and a burial. The site was probably occupied 300-400 years ago.
Assessment
Sites where wooden artefacts have survived are rare. No site similar to Kohika is known on Rangitaiki plains or Bay of Plenty. Swamp sites such as Kohika where reservation is good have long been a focus of archaeological interest and Kohika retains potential for further work, particularly on the mound itself.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6406
Date Entered
15th December 1983
Date of Effect
15th December 1983
City/District Council
Whakatāne District
Region
Bay of Plenty Region
Extent of List Entry
Registration includes the archaeological site known as Kohika Pa (V15/80) on part of the land comprised in Lot 1 DPS 32953 (RTSA29C/812), South Auckland Land District (refer to Archaeological Site Land Title Form for further information).
Legal description
Lot 1 DPS 32953 (RT SA29C/812), South Auckland Land District
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6406
Date Entered
15th December 1983
Date of Effect
15th December 1983
City/District Council
Whakatāne District
Region
Bay of Plenty Region
Extent of List Entry
Registration includes the archaeological site known as Kohika Pa (V15/80) on part of the land comprised in Lot 1 DPS 32953 (RTSA29C/812), South Auckland Land District (refer to Archaeological Site Land Title Form for further information).
Legal description
Lot 1 DPS 32953 (RT SA29C/812), South Auckland Land District
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Public NZAA Number
V15/80
Completion Date
21st April 1982
Report Written By
AJ Walton
Information Sources
New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA)
New Zealand Archaeological Association
University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Historical Review
Historical Review
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Lower Northern Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Public NZAA Number
V15/80
Completion Date
21st April 1982
Report Written By
AJ Walton
Information Sources
New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA)
New Zealand Archaeological Association
University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Historical Review
Historical Review
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Lower Northern Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Pā
Themes
Of Significance to Maori
Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Pā
Themes
Of Significance to Maori
Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)
Location
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