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Story: Te ohanga onamata a rohe – economic regions

Obsidian spear point

Obsidian spear point

This obsidian spear point was found in Katikati, in the western Bay of Plenty. Obsidian from Tūhua (Mayor Island) was of high quality.

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Basil Keane, Te ohanga onamata a rohe – economic regions – Iwitini – most populous region, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/23604/obsidian-spear-point (accessed 25 June 2026).

Story by Basil Keane, published 4 March 2010.