

222 : Origins of the Rei Puta
Most Rei Puta were found in Northland. They say the Rei Puta was an early design and developed in Polynesia. But where in Polynesia? I...
MD
Aug 2, 2024


Sidestep: How quickly was East Polynesia colonised?
The 15 archipelagos of East Polynesia, including New Zealand, Hawaii, and Rapa Nui, were the last habitable places on earth colonized by...
IJ
Jul 12, 2024


221: An Explanation of The Treaty by a Maori
THE TREATY OF WAITANGI AN EXPLANATION by The Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata M.A., LL.B., Lit.D. Published for the Maori Purposes Fund Board First...
IJ
Jun 21, 2024


Political: Is this just Corporate welfare?
WARNING: This article might offend some readers. Tough! Some things beed to be said, just like they are in marae when speakers challenge...
MD
May 31, 2024


220: The Ngati Mamoe short-Patu
Before we get to this unusual item, lets check on the origins of the Kati Mamoe. The last of them existed in Murihiku where some odd patu...
IJ
May 10, 2024


Sidestep: THE MOA IN MAORI TRADITION.
You have to love the old language descriptions... From the papers of the late MR. JOHN WHITE, author of The Ancient History of the Maori....
IJ
Apr 19, 2024


219: Melanesian Influence
As recent as 1967 there were still articles published about a Melanesian sub-culture present in New Zealand. This is obvious enough if...
MD & YM
Mar 29, 2024

Sidestep: 5 GENOCIDES
There have been many genocides over the ages, the worst in modern times being that against Jews by Nazi Germany. The holocaust involved...
IJ
Mar 8, 2024


218: Paiwan
https://tangatawhenua16.wixsite.com/the-first-ones-blog/single-post/2017/06/10/polynesias-taiwan-roots Hawaiiki is Taiwan- Maori men and...
IJ
Feb 16, 2024

Sidestep: The Roscrea Head
This artefact is a lifesize wooden head, allegedly found near Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland. It was on display in the Menil...
YM & MD
Jan 27, 2024