May 2018 Project Martha – Historical & Archaeological Background 71 PAST ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION Given the long Maori occupation of the area, the significant historical mining landscape and associated settlement of Waihi, it is not surprising that there have been numerous archaeological investigations in the past. Figure 53 is a plan showing past archaeological surveys that have been undertaken in the Waihi area. This map was produced in 2010 so there has been additional survey work and new archaeological sites recorded since this time (see Part 2 report). In addition to survey work, other archaeological assessments and excavations have also been carried out. Some of the most relevant archaeological investigations within the Waihi area are summarised below, moving approximately west to east. It is acknowledged that this is not a complete summary of all archaeological work undertaken and there may be other smaller investigations that have occurred in the general Waihi area. Figure 53. Previous archaeological surveys within the Waihi area and archaeological sites that were recorded in 2010. Note that there are now additional sites recorded on the NZAA Archsite database as a result of more recent investigations (source: Phillips C, 2010, Figure 1)
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