Māori Ancestor returning home after 250 years away

https://nit.com.au/04-02-2026/22486/maori-ancestor-returning-home-after-250-years-abroad

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BlueEther@no.lastname.nz · 3 pts · 214d (4 replies)

"The Pou of Hinematioro was carved from Canarywood... " from what now?

deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz · 3 pts · 214d (3 replies)

Canarywood

Apparently it's a South American tree.

BlueEther@no.lastname.nz · 3 pts · 214d (2 replies)

yea, I searched that - and I don't understand

Dave@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 214d (1 reply)

It seems it's a word used for lots of woods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canary_wood

Maybe the eucalyptus one would be most likely?

BlueEther@no.lastname.nz · 2 pts · 214d

Who knows, all the articles either say canarywood or don't mention any wood type