Radiocarbon dating, evidence of deforestation and mitochondrial DNA variability within Māori populations suggest New Zealand was first settled by Eastern Polynesians between 1250 and 1300, concluding a long series of voyages through the southern Pacific islands.
Penanggalan radiokarbon, bukti dari penggundulan hutan dan keanekaragaman DNA mitokondria di dalam populasi Māori menduga Selandia Baru pertama didiami oleh orang Polinesia Timur antara tahun 1250 sampai 1300, menyimpulkan sederetan perjalanan panjang melalui kepulauan Pasifik selatan.