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Period: 800 to 1200
Nga Kakano
-First Polynesian settlers
-The Maori people relied on hunting and gathering, as farming techniques hadn't been developed yet -
Period: 1200 to 1500
Te Tipunga
-The Maori discovered and settled on more remote parts of the island
-They began developing their unique cultural traditions, beliefs, art and -
Period: 1500 to
Te Puawaitanga
-First European Explorers
-It is said that this is when the most beautiful Maori art was created -
Period: to
Te Huringa
-Introduction of modern world to Maori culture