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Anderson, A.; 1991; The Chronology of Colonization in New Zealand. Antiquity, 65:767-95.
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Web Sites
www.piccom.org/program/whale-rider - Official Pacific Islanders in Communication/PBS movie website that explores the many myths, themes, and symbolism of the Maori culture. Includes lessons plans for teachers and homeschoolers.
www.pbs.org/skinstories - Skin Stories, a PBS site on the history of tattooing throughout Polynesia, including the sacred Maori practice of moko.
www.piccom.org/program/dances-life - Dances of Life, views Polynesian dance, including the Maori haka war dance, through the eyes of the people who practice it as an art form and as a way of life. Unlike dance performance in the West, which focuses largely on physical movement and music, Pacific dance encompasses singing, chanting, poetry and story-telling.
www.whaleriderthemovie.com - Official Whale Rider website where you can find actor profiles and production notes and download wallpaper, film posters and images.
www.maori.org.nz/ - "The main Maori Site on the net," which tries to cover all aspects of their culture, through either their own pages, or through a huge links section that links to many Maori sites.
www.reed.co.nz/ - Reed Books is the major publisher of books by and about Maori. It has a searchable database by topic, where you can quickly find a book on your subject of inerest and purchase it directly from the publisher.
www.noaa.gov/whales - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration site, where you can watch, listen and learn about whales.