Aotearoa timeline

By bomboclarttt
  • Period: 800 to 1200

    Nga kakano

    translates to "the seed" marking the first Polynesian settlers to arrive in Aotearoa. This was a time of discovery and adaptation to the new land.
  • Period: 1300 to

    Te tipunga

    Translates to "The Growth". Expansion from the north island brought unique beliefs, traditions and art to the Māori.