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The Maori people were in New Zealand first.

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Maori people live where?

Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They are descendants of the Polynesian explorers who first settled the islands of New Zealand who came from an area of the Pacific known as Hawaiki (specific location unknown).


What is some of the history of New Zealand?

New Zealand was settled by Polynesians over 700 years ago. The first European explorer to discover New Zealand was Abel Tasman.


When did maori people come to new zealand?

The most current reliable evidence shows that New Zealand was first settled around 1280 BC.


Where do Maori people live?

Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They are descendants of the Polynesian explorers who first settled the islands of New Zealand who came from an area of the Pacific known as Hawaiki (specific location unknown).


What did the maori's explore?

The Polynesian ancestors of the Maori explored and settled the South Pacific, an area known as the Polynesian triangle which has Hawaii as its northern corner, New Zealand as its southern corner and Easter Island as its eastern corner. the Polynesians who explored and settled in New Zealand became known as Maori.


How did the settlement of Australia and New Zealand affect the native people there?

where did the new Zealand settled in Australia


Which country was settled last great Britain and new zealand or Madagascar?

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How many cultures does New Zealand have?

New Zealand has two cultures, Maori and Pakeha (non-Maori). Maori is the indigenous culture and Pakeha is made up of the many cultures that have settled in New Zealand since the arrival of the first Europeans.


What year was Auckland founded?

Auckland was first settled by the Maori in 1350. In the latter part of the 18th century Auckland was settled by Europeans, and in 1840 it became the capital of New Zealand.


Which country helped settled Australia and New Zealand?

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When did homo sapiens inhabit new zealand?

The Maori are the first peoples to settle in New Zealand, and settlement sites have been dated to the 12th century.There may have been earlier ones, yet to be discovered, or which have been destroyed by volcanic activity or tsunami.


Who were earliest settlers of New Zealand?

Polynesians who settled in Aotearoa and became the Maori.