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  • Period: 1970 BCE to 1880 BCE

    Intertribal wars among Māori, driven by the acquisition of muskets from European traders, cause significant upheaval. The haka continues to be performed before battles, serving as a powerful psychological weapon.

    The Māori population declines due to war, land loss, and disease. However, the haka is preserved and passed down through generations, maintaining its role in Māori culture.
  • 1888 BCE

    International Recognition of the Haka

    The New Zealand Native football team performs the haka during their tour of Britain, introducing the tradition to the wider world and beginning its association with New Zealand sports teams.
  • Period: 1820 BCE to 1830 BCE

    Musket Wars

    Intertribal wars among Māori, driven by the acquisition of muskets from European traders, cause significant upheaval. The haka continues to be performed before battles, serving as a powerful psychological weapon.
  • Period: 1814 BCE to 1814 BCE

    First Christian Missionaries Arrive

    Samuel Marsden establishes the first Christian mission in the Bay of Islands. Despite missionary efforts to suppress certain Māori traditions, the haka remains an important cultural expression.
  • Period: 1769 BCE to 1770 BCE

    Captain James Cook's Exploration

    British explorer Captain James Cook maps New Zealand’s coastline and establishes contact with Māori. His reports lead to increased European interest.
  • Period: 1300 BCE to 1500 BCE

    Māori Society Develops

    The Māori people establish their society, developing tribal groups (iwi) and unique cultural practices, including language, art, and traditions.
  • Period: 1250 BCE to 1300

    First Polynesian Settlers Arrive

    The first Polynesian navigators, ancestors of the Māori, arrive in Aotearoa, settling across the islands.