My next guest is an American archaeologist who studies Polynesian prehistory
Patrick Kirch is an Emeritus Professor at Berkeley - but is currently in New Zealand to deliver a public talk on Polynesian history at Auckland Musuem - and to receive a prestigious award.
The Polynesian Society is awarding him the Nayacakalou Medal, for outstanding contributions for research on Pacific cultures and peoples
Tongan Canoes, Hodges, William 1744-1797 Photo: Alexander Turnbull Library.Ref: B-054-046
