Some early Maori explorers were men like Kupe, Ngahue, and Toi. They established a great tradition of explorers and adventurers from their native New Zealand.
Maori came and settled Aotearoa between 1000 and 1300 AD. The first Polynesian explorers came about 2,000 years ago.
Before the Maori arrived in New Zealand, the region was inhabited by the Moriori people in the Chatham Islands and possibly other early Polynesian settlers. The Moriori had a distinct culture and language from the Maori.
Early Maori lifestyle influenced early Europeans in several ways, including introducing them to new agricultural and fishing techniques, exchanging cultural knowledge, and impacting their language and art. The Maori also played a role in shaping European perceptions of the Pacific region.
Early European settlers unintentionally brought diseases such as measles, influenza, and tuberculosis to New Zealand, which had a devastating impact on the Maori population as they had no immunity to these illnesses. This led to widespread outbreaks and a significant decline in the Maori population during the 19th century.
Maori is the plural of Maori.
The early Maori came from Eastern Polynesia.
Maori came and settled Aotearoa between 1000 and 1300 AD. The first Polynesian explorers came about 2,000 years ago.
Before the Maori arrived in New Zealand, the region was inhabited by the Moriori people in the Chatham Islands and possibly other early Polynesian settlers. The Moriori had a distinct culture and language from the Maori.
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Yes. The Maori tribes (Iwi) claimed areas of the whole country. They were vigorous explorers, and knew of essentially all corners of the country. Early Pakeha (incomers) were impressed by their knowledge of the country, and the maps they were able to draw.
The precious rock that the early Maori hunted for was pounamu, better known as jade. The Maori used the strong rock for weapons.
The early Spanish explorers were looking for Silver and Gold!early explorers set out to find new land for the rest of their tribesthe natives taught early explorers about how to use herbs for medicine
early explorers set out to find new land for the rest of their tribes
From whales.
Undoubtedly the early Maori.
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Europeans & Spanish explorers.