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17K views · 338 reactions | THE AOTEAROA HISTORY SHOW | The Polynesian people who first discovered Aotearoa spent hundreds of years exploring the Pacific Ocean. When they finally arrived here it was unlike anything they had seen before. Episode two is a story of technological innovation, new horizons and becoming a new people. Subscribe to the series over on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/TheAotearoaHistoryShow Made possible by the RNZ / NZ On Air Innovation Fund | RNZ | Facebook

For more than 30 years Aotearoa was beset by warfare as Māori hapū and iwi made use of new gunpowder weapons to settle old disputes with rivals. It’s estimated 50 thousand people were directly affected - killed, injured, enslaved, or forced to migrate from traditional lands. These conflicts had a massive impact on everything from the Treaty of Waitangi, to the battles of the New Zealand Wars. Today, they are most commonly known as The Musket Wars. The Aotearoa History Show Season 2 | All episode

5.2K views · 283 reactions | The beautiful island of Aotearoa (New Zealand) demonstrating their native Māori dances! Share with us your favorite photos or videos and don't forget to tag us and use our hashtag #polynesianculturalcenter! Mahalo to @jjigogod for the video! | Polynesian Cultural Center | Facebook