Heritage New Zealand

Setting

Situated at northwestern end of Tauranga Harbour overlooking the estuary of the Waiau River.

Archaeological Features

Transverse and lateral ditch and bank, one major terrace, shell midden. Test excavations and examination of eroding sections showed rectangular and bell-shaped pits, cultivated soil, and obsidian flakes. Cultural remains 500 years old were found and the site was occupied at least three times after its defences were built. Comparison with other pa sites showed that it is the oldest pa in the Athenree district and the site most often occupied.

Assessment

Because it is the oldest site in the Athenree district and the pa most often occupied, it is the site likely to contain the most complete record of the prehistory of the Athenree district.

Pa | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

null | 06/12/1980 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

null | 11/12/1981 | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

List Entry Information

Overview

Status
Listed

List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2

Access
Private/No Public Access

List Number
6324

Date Entered
9th November 1981

Date of Effect
9th November 1981

City/District Council
Western Bay of Plenty District

Region
Bay of Plenty Region

Extent of List Entry

Registration comprises the archaeological site known as Pa (U13/46) on Lot 1 DPS 57503 (RT SA47B/549), Lot 13 DPS 68065 (SA54C/547), Lot 11 DPS 72651 (SA58B/921), Lot 15 DPS 85953 (RT SA67D/780), South Auckland Land District (refer to map on Archaeological Site Land Title Form for further information).

Legal description

Lot 1 DPS 57503 (RT SA47B/549), Lot 13 DPS 68065 (SA54C/547), Lot 11 DPS 72651 (SA58B/921), Lot 15 DPS 85953 (RT SA67D/780), South Auckland Land District

Location Description

The pa and midden sites are located on the Athenree headland overlooking the Waiau River estuary at the western end of the Tauranga Harbour.

Detailed List Entry

Reference

Public NZAA Number

U13/46

Completion Date

26th April 1982

Report Written By

Bruce McFadgen

Information Sources

New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)

New Zealand Historic Places Trust

Report Written By

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. Citation added to database 27 April 2011 (RO). 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.

Further Information

Current Usages

Former Usages

General Usage:: Maori

Specific Usage: Pā

Themes

Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)

Of Significance to Maori

Web Links

Overview

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 2

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

6324

Date Entered

9th November 1981

Date of Effect

9th November 1981

City/District Council

Western Bay of Plenty District

Region

Bay of Plenty Region

Extent of List Entry

Registration comprises the archaeological site known as Pa (U13/46) on Lot 1 DPS 57503 (RT SA47B/549), Lot 13 DPS 68065 (SA54C/547), Lot 11 DPS 72651 (SA58B/921), Lot 15 DPS 85953 (RT SA67D/780), South Auckland Land District (refer to map on Archaeological Site Land Title Form for further information).

Legal description

Lot 1 DPS 57503 (RT SA47B/549), Lot 13 DPS 68065 (SA54C/547), Lot 11 DPS 72651 (SA58B/921), Lot 15 DPS 85953 (RT SA67D/780), South Auckland Land District

Location Description

The pa and midden sites are located on the Athenree headland overlooking the Waiau River estuary at the western end of the Tauranga Harbour.

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 2

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

6324

Date Entered

9th November 1981

Date of Effect

9th November 1981

City/District Council

Western Bay of Plenty District

Region

Bay of Plenty Region

Extent of List Entry

Registration comprises the archaeological site known as Pa (U13/46) on Lot 1 DPS 57503 (RT SA47B/549), Lot 13 DPS 68065 (SA54C/547), Lot 11 DPS 72651 (SA58B/921), Lot 15 DPS 85953 (RT SA67D/780), South Auckland Land District (refer to map on Archaeological Site Land Title Form for further information).

Legal description

Lot 1 DPS 57503 (RT SA47B/549), Lot 13 DPS 68065 (SA54C/547), Lot 11 DPS 72651 (SA58B/921), Lot 15 DPS 85953 (RT SA67D/780), South Auckland Land District

Location Description

The pa and midden sites are located on the Athenree headland overlooking the Waiau River estuary at the western end of the Tauranga Harbour.

Reference

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Public NZAA Number

U13/46

Completion Date

26th April 1982

Report Written By

Bruce McFadgen

Information Sources

New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)

New Zealand Historic Places Trust

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. Citation added to database 27 April 2011 (RO). 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

U13/46

Completion Date

26th April 1982

Report Written By

Bruce McFadgen

Information Sources

New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT)

New Zealand Historic Places Trust

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. Citation added to database 27 April 2011 (RO). 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.

Further Information

Former Usages

General Usage: Maori

Specific Usage: Pā

Themes

Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)

Of Significance to Maori

Former Usages

General Usage: Maori

Specific Usage: Pā

Themes

Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)