History and archaeology
Steve Hart has produced a documentary recording life at Long Bay through the eyes of the Vaughan family. This family first arrived in New Zealand in 1863.
Newspaper reports on the Orakei claim appeared in January 2006. The claim, which covers parts of the North Shore, is a sequel to an earlier settlement that covered a limited part of the lands occupied by Ngati Whatua. The Wai388 claim is briefly explained in the Ngati Whatua website.
Other Maori groups are also present on the North Shore. Some of their history has been summarised in an article linked to the Birkenhead Historical Society. Important materials for Maori history can be found through the Northcote branch of the North Shore Libraries.
Archaeological surface surveys have been carried out at Long Bay and Okura, but no serious investigation of potentially important underground materials in the wetlands at each end of Long Bay, or near permanent freshwater sources in the area. Archaeological preservation of wooden artefacts is best in permanently wet soils. Draining wetlands can destroy important cultural materials. This may have already happened to some extent at Long Bay over the last one hundred years or so.
Wetlands are also valuable for studies of natural plant and animal remains, long term environmental history, and can provide clues about ancient forests, and human activities over hundreds of years (burning, cutting, gardening, and hunting or fishing).
References
Foster, R. (1999) Cultural Heritage Assessment of the Okura Catchment Area Within North Shore City Between Vaughan's Road and the Okura River. Report prepared for North Shore City Council by Russell Foster and Asociates, Auckland.
Robinson, J. (1987) An Intensive Survey of the Proposed Dacre Crest Residential Development. New Zealand Historic Places Trust: Auckland. 105 pages. [a survey of coast on the northern side of Okura River, opposite the proposed Great Park].
Newspaper reports on the Orakei claim appeared in January 2006. The claim, which covers parts of the North Shore, is a sequel to an earlier settlement that covered a limited part of the lands occupied by Ngati Whatua. The Wai388 claim is briefly explained in the Ngati Whatua website.
Other Maori groups are also present on the North Shore. Some of their history has been summarised in an article linked to the Birkenhead Historical Society. Important materials for Maori history can be found through the Northcote branch of the North Shore Libraries.
Archaeological surface surveys have been carried out at Long Bay and Okura, but no serious investigation of potentially important underground materials in the wetlands at each end of Long Bay, or near permanent freshwater sources in the area. Archaeological preservation of wooden artefacts is best in permanently wet soils. Draining wetlands can destroy important cultural materials. This may have already happened to some extent at Long Bay over the last one hundred years or so.
Wetlands are also valuable for studies of natural plant and animal remains, long term environmental history, and can provide clues about ancient forests, and human activities over hundreds of years (burning, cutting, gardening, and hunting or fishing).
References
Foster, R. (1999) Cultural Heritage Assessment of the Okura Catchment Area Within North Shore City Between Vaughan's Road and the Okura River. Report prepared for North Shore City Council by Russell Foster and Asociates, Auckland.
Robinson, J. (1987) An Intensive Survey of the Proposed Dacre Crest Residential Development. New Zealand Historic Places Trust: Auckland. 105 pages. [a survey of coast on the northern side of Okura River, opposite the proposed Great Park].
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