Te Puna Mission Station
Contents
Historical Background
In the early years of European contact Te Puna, located in the Bay of Islands, was a focus for trading. Some of the earliest Europeans in New Zealand resided in Te Puna. In 1832 the Te Puna Mission Station was established to replace the closing Oihi mission.
Location and Date
- Te Puna Mission House in the Bay of Islands
- Site PO5/24
- March 25 - April 7, 2002
Team
Archaeologists
- Ian Smith
- Angela Middlton
- Volunteers from The University of Auckland
Other Contributors
- Rod Wallace - analysis of wood samples
- Stuart Hawkins - analysis of animal bones
- Charlotte Judge -analysis of shellfish
