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    Maori History

    Oct 08, 2020 2 minutes
    Image source: wiki/ Teara: Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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    1500

    SETTLING 1500

    Māori populations become more settled in specific areas as the abundance of resources dries up. As a result agriculture increases in importance.

    1769

    Captain Cook arrives 1769

    On 6 October 1769 Captain James Cook sights New Zealand from his ship. Two days later he lands and has an initial hostile encounter with Māori, killing many. Following

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