<p>Owing to their remoteness, the islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable lands to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. If you wish to find out more on their fascinating history, tune in now. </p>

Owing to their remoteness, the islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable lands to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. If you wish to find out more on their fascinating history, tune in now.

<p>Owing to their remoteness, the islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable lands to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. If you wish to find out more on their fascinating history, tune in now.&nbsp;</p>

New Zealand: Last to be settled, first to much more

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