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Nga Kakano, meaning 'the seeds'. Time of the first Polynesian settlers, had a Hunter gather life style.
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Te Tipunga, meaning 'growth'. It was a era of expansion, where Maori discoverd and settled more islands in more remote eras. They began developing unique cultural traditions, beliefs and art.
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Te Puawaitanga, meaning 'flowering'. In this time the earliest European explorers and settler discovered Aotearoa, Also in this time the most beautiful Maori was created.
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Te Huringa, meaning 'turning point', as it is a time of increased Maori contact with the Europeans and the introduction of modern world into Maori culture.