
Vincent Dix
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Vincent Dix is a local farmer and fisher from the Chatham Islands who, along with his son, discovered unusual pieces of timber in a creek after heavy rains. Their find led to the unearthing of significant archaeological remains of a traditional Polynesian waka, marking a crucial moment in the study of Moriori history.
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Vincent Dix, along with his son, uncovered the waka last year.
Chatham Island waka find: Claims of ownership closes April 7The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-03-04
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 ZealandThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-04





