The Maori didn't neccessarily decide to just come to New Zealand, but here are some possible solutions: * The Maori previous land was over crowded, and they had no choice but to leave. * they might have had a feud with the other tangata whenua (people of the land) and forced to leave. * they went exploring and the sea currents took them to New Zealand * Some brave and adventurous Maori decided to go exploring * They might have needed more land for crops,etc. * Kupe (a new zealand explorer) went exploring and found New Zealand he went back to his land Hawaiki and told everybody.Around 1350 AD a majority of the maori's went to set sail for aotearoa using Kupe's great navigational instruction's.
There are several theories surrounding this; one is that they came 'accidentally', eg a fishing boat blown off course. This is unlikely however due to the large numbers that came, and that fact women were on board these vessels (why would women be on a fishing boat?). Other theories include over crowding in the Pacific Islands that lead to war and so people left to search for more land.
The Maori are indigenous Polynesian people who migrated to New Zealand from other Pacific islands around 1300 AD. They settled in New Zealand due to the desire for new land to inhabit and explore, as well as seeking opportunities for resources and trade.
Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They have a rich history and culture that is deeply connected to the land and sea of Aotearoa, their traditional homeland.
The Maori people are indigenous to New Zealand, believed to have migrated from Polynesia in canoes around 800 years ago. Their ancestral homeland is thought to be in eastern Polynesia, likely the Society Islands of Tahiti or Rarotonga. The Maori culture and language have developed distinctively since their arrival in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
New Zealand has Maori as one of its official languages, alongside English. Maori is the language of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand.
No, Dan Carter is not of Maori descent. He is of European descent, with roots in New Zealand.
The Maori in New Zealand are believed to have migrated from Polynesia by canoe around 800 years ago. They settled in New Zealand and developed their own unique culture and language over centuries. Today, they are recognized as the indigenous population of New Zealand.
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They come from New Zealand. The Maori started it.
The people known as Maori are - Maori. They are polynesian and they come from New Zealand which they named Aotearoa.
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They have a rich history and culture that is deeply connected to the land and sea of Aotearoa, their traditional homeland.
Sometime before 1300 A.D
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Maori are from New Zealand
No, the Maori were the first people to settle the islands we now call New Zealand.