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Replay the field trip web conference
Listen to experts Rachel and Te Haana from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga answer questions from Bucklands Beach Primary School and Māgere Central School.
Meet Koro Des
The whakapapa of Koro Des Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) extends back to the original Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Ranginui rangatira of Ōtūmoetai Pā.
Meet Ken
Ken has been an archaeologist for over 30 years. He led the archaeological excavation at Ōtūmoetai Pā.
Meet Barry
Barry, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, has whakapapa that connects to the original Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Ranginui rangatira of Ōtūmoetai Pā.
Meet Dean
Dean is Te Pou Ārahi at the Tauranga Heritage Collection.
Meet Te Haana
Te Haana is a Pouārahi at Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Lower Northern Area Office.
Meet Rachel
Rachel is the senior archaeologist at Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Lower Northern Area Office.
Meet Eleanor
Eleanor is an archaeologist at Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Lower Northern Area Office.