Nikau Dix

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Nikau Dix, the son of Vincent Dix, played a key role in the discovery of parts of a carved traditional ocean-going canoe in the Chatham Islands, which could be one of the most significant archaeological finds in Polynesia.

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Nikau Dix discovered wooden fragments on a beach that led to archaeological investigations.

Descoberta em ilha no meio do nada: como esses navegadores se espalharam pelo Pacífico

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·

Liechtenstein· 2025-12-06

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Nikau Dix, along with his father, uncovered the waka last year.

Chatham Island waka find: Claims of ownership closes April 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-03-04

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Local farmer and fisher Vincent Dix and his son Nikau first spotted unusual bits of timber last winter after heavy rains had washed out the creek.

Remains of carved canoe may be most significant discovery of its kind, NZ archaeologist says | New Zealand

The Guardian·

United Kingdom· 2025-03-04

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