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Journey 1 - Series 1


Blog 1: Beyond Polynesia: The Case for an Earlier Arrival in New Zealand
Explore the compelling case for an earlier Southeast Asian migration to New Zealand. Discover how this challenges the established Polynesian migration narrative.

Kerry Paul
Apr 243 min read


Blog 2: How credible is the view Kupe discovered New Zealand and returned to Hawaiki?
Explore the credibility of Kupe's discovery of New Zealand and return to Hawaiki. Delve into this cornerstone of New Zealand's origin story.

Kerry Paul
Apr 233 min read


Blog 3: What do we know about the arrival of Polynesians in New Zealand?
Discover the fascinating story of Polynesian arrival in New Zealand. Explore evidence and theories on their migration to New Zealand today!

Kerry Paul
Apr 223 min read


Blog 4: What were the wind and current challenges faced by the first Polynesian voyages to New Zealand?
Explore the wind and current challenges faced by the first Polynesian voyages to New Zealand. Discover how these factors shaped New Zealand's origin.

Kerry Paul
Apr 213 min read


Blog 5: What obstacles did the first Polynesians face on their journey to New Zealand?
Discover the challenges faced by the first Polynesians on their journey to New Zealand. Explore the obstacles of Polynesian migration to New Zealand.

Kerry Paul
Apr 203 min read


Blog 6: What were the navigational capabilities of Polynesians 800 years ago for sailing in the southern Pacific Ocean?
Explore the navigational capabilities of Polynesians 800 years ago for sailing in the southern Pacific Ocean. Discover their remarkable skills.

Kerry Paul
Apr 193 min read


Blog 7: How likely was it that waka could successfully travel from Polynesia to New Zealand and return?
Explore the challenges and risks of waka voyages from Polynesia to New Zealand. Discover the complexities of waka navigation and survival.

Kerry Paul
Apr 183 min read


Blog 8: Were Polynesian arrival numbers in New Zealand sufficient for long-term population survival?
Explore the debate on Polynesian arrival numbers in New Zealand and their impact on long-term population survival. Were Polynesian arrival numbers enough?

Kerry Paul
Apr 173 min read


Blog 9: Did early Polynesian migration to New Zealand involve enough people to ensure long-term population survival?
Explore the intriguing question of early Polynesian migration to New Zealand and whether it involved enough people for long-term survival. Discover more now!

Kerry Paul
Apr 163 min read


Blog 10: Before the First Waka: New Zealand Was Already Inhabited
Explore the untold story of New Zealand's early settlers before the first waka. Discover evidence suggesting pre-Polynesian inhabitants in New Zealand.

Kerry Paul
Apr 152 min read
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