Māori gardening: an archaeological perspective
Introduction
This 2006 report looks at the archaeological evidence of adaptations Māori gardeners made to the landscape in order to grow vegetables which were suited to a warmer climate.Download the publication
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Summary
Polynesian settlers to New Zealand brought with them tropical plants, but the temperate climate imposed restrictions on where crops could be grown. The adaptations Māori gardeners made to the landscape in order to grow their vegetables can be seen archaeologically. In this report the types of evidence are described, drawing on specific archaeological sites and archaeological investigations.