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What year did the Maoris come to New Zealand?

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The Maoris were indigenous people and were originally from the eastern part of Polynesia. They arrived in New Zealand in between 1240 to 1300 CE. As settlers in New Zealand they created and developed a unique culture became known as Maori with their own language, culture, arts and craft.
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