the polynesians first arrived in new zealand in 1250 and 1300.
the polynesians first arrived in new zealand in 1250 and 1300.
when did the polynesians first arrived in new zealand?
1250 and 1300
the initial settlement of new zealand occurred around 1280 ce when it was discovered by polynesians who arrived in oceangoing canoes, or waka. the descendants of these settlers became known as the māori, forming a distinct culture centred on kinship links and land.
early naval vessels of new zealand
the first factor in the decline of the kakapo was the arrival of humans. māori folklore suggests that the kakapo was found throughout the country when the polynesians first arrived in aotearoa 700 years ago. subfossil and midden deposits show that the bird was present throughout the north and south island before and during early māori times. māori hunted the kakapo for food and for their skins and feathers, which were made into cloaks. they used the dried heads as ear ornaments.
kakapo