History it’s noticed that the first mass arrival of Polynesian settlers started around 1280. They traveled to New Zealand on their war canoes called waka. These people were the ancestors of present-day Maori. The historical period between 1100 and 1300 is called “Nga Kakano”. Most of settlements were sited along the coast – nowadays recognized as the Otago region. There were very few weapons at that time; Most of tribes lived peacefully. “Te Tipunga” is the classic period of the history which runs from 1300 to 1500. It’s the time when they developed many aspects of culture. Intense earthquakes, defoliation of many settlements caused by natural catastrophes, a colder climate and other reasons influenced their culture.