Supporting Evidence: An exploratory excavation in 1977 found two main cultural horizons; an early horizon dated by radiocarbon to between 350 and 700 years old containing animal bones and Archaic artefacts, and a later horizon less than 350 years old containing animal bones and many classic artefacts.
Assessment: The midden contains remains of Archaic Maori occupation stratified below Classic Maori occupation. It is largely undisturbed, which is an extremely unusual situation for an Otago site and it is therefore a rare, possibly unique site important for understanding the culture change from Archaic to Classic Maori in Murihiku.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5681
Date Entered
4th April 1984
Date of Effect
4th April 1984
City/District Council
Dunedin City
Region
Otago Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Sec 1-2 of Sec 40, Blk IV, North Harbour and Blueskin SD (RT OT13A/451), Otago Land District and the archaeological sites, thereon.
Legal description
Sec 1-2 of Sec 40, Blk IV, North Harbour and Blueskin SD (RT OT13A/451), Otago Land District
Location Description
Site is located at Long Beach, Purakina, not far from Beach Road.
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5681
Date Entered
4th April 1984
Date of Effect
4th April 1984
City/District Council
Dunedin City
Region
Otago Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Sec 1-2 of Sec 40, Blk IV, North Harbour and Blueskin SD (RT OT13A/451), Otago Land District and the archaeological sites, thereon.
Legal description
Sec 1-2 of Sec 40, Blk IV, North Harbour and Blueskin SD (RT OT13A/451), Otago Land District
Location Description
Site is located at Long Beach, Purakina, not far from Beach Road.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Public NZAA Number
I44/23
Completion Date
26th April 1982
Report Written By
B. McFadgen
Information Sources
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology
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 Otago/Southland 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
I44/23
Completion Date
26th April 1982
Report Written By
B. McFadgen
Information Sources
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology
New Zealand Journal of Archaeology
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 Otago/Southland 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: Midden
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Umu/ umu tī/ fireplace/ hearth/ hāngī stones
General Usage: Ruin
Specific Usage: Misc Archaeological
Themes
Of Significance to Maori
Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Midden
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Umu/ umu tī/ fireplace/ hearth/ hāngī stones
General Usage: Ruin
Specific Usage: Misc Archaeological
Themes
Of Significance to Maori
Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)
Location
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