Human remains found in Wellington garden are centuries old

News from NZ Police
Human remains found in a garden on Wellington’s south coast last year have been determined to be centuries old.

A homeowner discovered the remains in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay on June 22.

Detective Constable Sarah Steed says radiocarbon dating shows them to be from the 1600s-1700s, and possibly pre-European.

“This information will now be supplied to the Coroner for consideration,” Detective Constable Steed says.

“Consultation will take place with local iwi to arrange a suitable burial site, once the remains are release by the Coroner.”