The Chatham Islands
20th March 2014
When the Polynesians came from New Zealand to the Chatham Islands they had to adapt or change their way of doing things.
Firstly when they came to these Islands they couldn't grow their veges because they would die fast because of the coldness, so they had to eat a lot of fish and paua .The Moriori people built a new type of boat.They used bundle of reeds which made the floor and sides of the waka. The kelp helped the waka float. The two runners were shaped like bull horns and were made out of wood. The two pallet runners on the bottom of the hull formed the backbone of the waka.
By Faye Letrina Taunuu
Hi Faye,
ReplyDeleteI really like how you said how the Chatham Islanders adapted to their new home. It is very interesting how kelp could help their boats float. Have you ever eaten paua?
Keep up the good work!
From,
Liezl