Māori history

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Title

Māori history

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National Library of New Zealand

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AnyQuestions

Description

Māori first arrived on the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand over 700 years ago (estimates range from 1250 to 1300 AD). They traveled by waka (canoe) from east Polynesia, and landed at various points along the New Zealand coast. The arrival of Pākehā (European settlers) in the 1800s had a huge impact on Māori and their way of life. This entry will show you where to find information about Māori history, from when they first arrived until today.

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Article

Date created

10-07-2025

URL

https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/maori-history

Related subjects

Māori / tangata whenua / waka / canoe / migration / origins / te reo / Treaty of Waitangi / Aotearoa / culture / protest / famous people / war / history / Social sciences / identity, culture and organisation / place and environment / continuity and change / NZ

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