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The Possibility of Pre-Polynesian Settlement in New Zealand The previous Blogs have explored this question. Now is the time to weigh up...

Origins of the Māori Language Influence of Sanskrit on Māori The Aryan Maori by Edward Tregear To understand the development of the Māori...

Origins of the Māori Language Evolution of Māori Language All languages are constantly evolving. As cultures interact and merge,...

Previous blogs have explored two categories of evidence suggesting the possibility of human habitation in New Zealand over two thousand...

2.5 Canal Networks Across New Zealand, there are significant engineering feats from past centuries, one of the most notable being the...

The Poukawa excavation is one of the most significant in New Zealand’s history. If not included as a major feature, this section would be...

Location of Waipoua Forest, New Zealand Waipoua Forest is located on State Highway 12, 45 km north of Dargaville, on Northland's west...

Location of Wairau Bar in Marlborough The Wairau Bar excavation site is one of the most significant archaeological digs in New Zealand...

Archaeological Evidence Archaeology is the study of the human past through material remains. These remains can include any objects that...

The final artefact in this series is presented: Archaeological Artefacts 1.6 Serpentine Stone Bird Carving In 1878, a finely carved stone...

Two artefacts in the series are presented: Archaeological Artefacts 1.4   Polished Stone Tools Julius von Haast Julius von Haast...

Pouto Ki Rongomaraeroa carving and Tamil Bell Two artefacts in the series are presented: Archaeological Artefacts 1.2 Carved Panels:...

Archaeological Artefacts 1.1 Artefacts Recovered from a Dig at Poukawa In 1930, professional surveyor Russell Price conducted a survey at...

Richard Price Excavation Site, Poukawa, hawkes Bay 1965 Recent Blogs have covered Māori oral history providing evidence of pre-Polynesian...

Recent blogs have highlighted historical accounts from Māori oral tradition suggesting that other people were already present in New...

What are the sources of evidence? 1.      Māori Oral History Evidence Continues Observations on Pre-Polynesian Inhabitation Monica...

What are the sources of evidence? 1.      Māori Oral History Evidence Continues Observations on Pre-Polynesian Inhabitation J.S. Polack...

What are the sources of evidence? Establishing proof of pre-Polynesian inhabitants requires gathering all available information and...

Final Touches to Pots What factors support the possibility that New Zealand’s first settlers may have come from Southeast Asia and New...

What factors support the possibility that New Zealand’s first settlers may have come from Southeast Asia and New Guinea region? Current...

Red Sea Port Activity What factors support the possibility that New Zealand’s first settlers may have come from Southeast Asia and New...

Current View While the conventional view holds that New Zealand was first settled around 1250–1300 AD, the possibility of earlier...

Migration from the North Migration Within Oceania Migration has been a continuous process shaped by various factors such as environmental...

Aboriginals long time ago Southeast Asia: The Origins of Early Migration Evidence of habitation in Southeast Asia dates back nearly two...