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The first Maori (or Polynesian) to discover Aotearoa (New Zealand on today's maps) was known as Kupe the Navigator.
There are many versions of this story, but it is said that Kupe was fighting a huge octopus which had been disturbing fishermen in his mythical homeland of Hawaiiki. The fight with the octopus brought him all the way to the shores of a new land.
Kupe and his crew arrived in this new land at Raukawakawa (Cook Strait), where they killed the Octopus.
it is said that Kupe's wife named the land Aotearoa after first sighting it. Literally Aotea Roa means "Long Cloud" or the more glamourous "Land of the Long White Cloud".
In Mythology, Maui the Demigod, fished the North Island of Aotearoa (Te Ika A Maui) out of the sea. The South island is said to be Te Waka A Maui (the canoe of Maui).
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∙ 12y agoThe earliest dated settlements so far found are both in the South Island, and date from about 1300. There may have been earlier settlements, but either their traces have been destroyed by flood or volcano. There is good info on this in teara.gov.nz. The Wairau Bar in Marlborough and Shag River mouth, Otago are the early records.
Returning to the early history of New Zealand, much 'history' recorded in the early 1900s is now considered to be without foundation. For example, the 'Great Fleet' story was probably only that - a story. teara.govt again.
There almost certainly would have been earlier voyagers who visited NZ, before a settlement expedition set off, but of which little dependable evidence exists.
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Did the maoris exterminate the original New Zealand natives?
The original native people of New Zealand are Maori.
Why did colonization of New Zealand come later than Australia?
Resistance by the Maoris
What is the minority group in New Zealand called?
The native people and minority are the maoris
What good and bad expriences did the British have in new zealand?
they got atacked by the maoris. then they got the tretty of witangi signed to make peace in new zealand.
What is moari?
Tena Kotou Tena kotou Tena Kotou Katoa That is one short greeting of the Maori language! Maoris live in New Zealand but do have a different culture to the New Zealanders Maoris have darker skin The word Haka is Maori which you may of seen the New Zealand rugby team perform the haka Maoris travelled to new Zealand in a canoe type boat called a waka In New Zealand we have a treaty with the maori people called the "Treaty of Waitangi" so that we can share the land with the maori fairly
Was Abel Tasman the first to discover New Zealand?
Even though the Maoris lived in New Zealand earlier, he was the first European to explore the island.
Where do the Maoris live?
The Maori people are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. They predominantly live in New Zealand, particularly in the North Island. Many Maoris also live in urban areas across the country.
Is Maoris the capital of New Zealand?
no the capital of new zealand is Wellington
What did the settlers of New Zealand eat?
The maoris eated moa in new zealand.
Which country are the Maoris people in?
New Zealand
The Maoris are the first inhabitants of what?
The Maoris are the indigenous people of New Zealand, and they are considered the first inhabitants of the country. They are Polynesian in origin and have a rich culture and history dating back centuries.
Which country do the Maoris belong to?
The Maori people belong to New Zealand. They are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand and have a rich cultural heritage.
What are the release dates for Among the Maoris of New Zealand - 1918?
Among the Maoris of New Zealand - 1918 was released on: USA: 15 July 1918
The maoris were original inhabitants of which country?
New Zealand
What was the Maoris?
The Maori are the native race of new zealand.
What is The orignal inhabitants of new zealand called?
The Maoris
What do the natives of new zealand call there land?
natives of new zealand are maoris....they call there land Aotearoa
