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.
List Entry Information
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.
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.
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)
Of Significance to Maori
Location
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