Auckland's hidden pā sites and the fight for preservation

This story was first published in 2023. Those on their morning walk or commute to mahi might be surprised to know they could be walking past some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest history – the pā. Often used to describe forts used during warfare, pā sites can be anything from a Māori village to a defensive settlement. 03 January 2024 [View in Browser]( Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Auckland's hidden pā sites and the fight for preservation]( [Auckland's hidden pā sites and the fight for preservation]( [This story was first published in 2023. Those on their morning walk or commute to mahi might be surprised to know they could be walking past some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest history – the pā....]( [Yeah, Nah: Is camping the best summer holiday?]( [Yeah, Nah: Is camping the best summer holiday?]( [Aotearoa boasts a number of camping and tramping spots that have proven popular with locals and tourists alike. But is camping the best way to spend your summer holiday, or do you fancy something...]( [New Zealand’s new golfing star: Charting Kazuma Kobori’s rise to the pro ranks]( [New Zealand’s new golfing star: Charting Kazuma Kobori’s rise to the pro ranks]( [He became the second Kiwi golfer to win the individual award at the World Amateur Teams Championship in 2023, a memorable year for the highly touted Kazuma Kobori. Now, with an eye on his first...]( Newsable: the news worth talking about Join Imogen Wells and Jess McCarthy for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news. The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on [newsable.co.nz]( or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. [Listen to the latest episode of Newsable →]( [Does your partner criticise your driving?]( [Does your partner criticise your driving?]( [This article was originally published in June 2018. We all love getting a bit of unsolicited advice while we are driving and it is so nice to have...]( [The kleptomaniac cats roaming the streets of New Zealand]( [The kleptomaniac cats roaming the streets of New Zealand]( [Shoes, socks, whole washing lines, and even narcotics go missing from streets around Aotearoa daily. The culprits behind these larcenies are some...]( [Odin and the lorazepam: The animal rescuer who used human tranquilisers to subdue dogs]( [Odin and the lorazepam: The animal rescuer who used human tranquilisers to subdue dogs]( [She’s a self-described animal rescue vigilante whose carefully crafted public image suggests she does it for the love of the pets she takes in. But...]( [How tiny houses are helping New Zealand's housing crisis]( [How tiny houses are helping New Zealand's housing crisis]( [Sharla May is the founder and director of the Tiny House Hub, Tiny House Expo, and Landshare. OPINION: In an era marked by soaring living costs, an...]( [From dress code to what to drink, here are the new rules of dinner parties in 2024]( [From dress code to what to drink, here are the new rules of dinner parties in 2024]( [With the New Year officially rung in, it’s time to get down to business and ask the question on everyone’s minds – what are the rules for hosting a...]( [Should you give your dog a haircut during a heatwave? Experts say no]( [Should you give your dog a haircut during a heatwave? Experts say no]( [With climate experts suggesting summer could be facing its hottest summer ever this year, well-meaning dog owners shouldn’t try to help their dogs...]( Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters](. [Feedback]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand