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Period: 800 to 1200
Nga Kakano
the Maori established many small settlements along the coast and some temporary smaller settlements inland. -
1500
Te tipunga
the Māori discovered and settled the more remote areas of their land and began developing their unique cultural traditions, beliefs and art. -
Period: 1500 to
Te puawaitanga
the time when the most beautiful Māori art was created. -
Period: to
Te huringa
early European contact and colonisation through to work by present-day New Zealand artists