Author: Jeff + Claude AI
Genre: First Peoples
Date: 7th March 2026
Description: Journey across the vast Pacific with the first navigators who followed the stars from Hawaiki to Aotearoa, and discover the rich heritage of the Māori people. This sweeping account traces the epic waka voyages, the rise of fortified pā settlements, the intricate customs of tikanga, and the treasured taonga that carry ancestral memory. From first European contact and the turbulent Musket Wars to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, it illuminates the pivotal moments that shaped a nation. A thoughtful and vivid exploration of a living culture that continues to define modern New Zealand.