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A Maori chief as seen by James Cook and his crew during his first Pacific voyage in 1769 When Abel Tasman arrived in New Zealand…
Language groups in the Pacific. (Click to enlarge) When Tupaia landed in New Zealand he was able to converse readily with the local Maori… James…
Oxford English dictionary definition of ‘waka’: Waka (n) A traditional Maori canoe. Model waka. The Maori use the word ‘waka’ to describe all types of…