Local Historic Sites along the Te Henui Walkway
The coastal areas of the Taranaki / Wanganui region were among the most densely settled parts of New Zealand in prehistoric and early historic times. Settlement probably began in about the 14th century and the region experienced a rapid rate of population growth that had probably peaked by the late 18th century. Occupation was widespread by the 16th century with locale communities based on fishing, hunting and gathering, and gardening. Fortifications probably began to be built in about the 16th century and remain a conspicuous feature of the present day landscape.
Autere Pa was situated at the mouth of the Te Henui River Mouth (References Moorhead, M. Tales of Old New Plymouth, p. 2 TRCT 993.482 MOO (OS))
This aerial photo shows the relative position of the three pa sites on the Te Henui Walkway
Click on each link below to visit each Pa site page.
Parihamore Pa
Puketarata Pa
Pukewarangi Pa
More information about the Maori history of this area see links below
For more information of Archaeology in the Taranaki region visit http://www.conservation.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/Sfc154.pdf
Te Atiawa Settlement with the Crown
http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/role/maori/settlements/te-atiawa/
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