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Sep 18, 2026
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A theory that Chinese explorers may have settled New Zealand before the Maori is gaining attention, challenging the established narrative of Polynesian settlement in the 13th century, according to article 23.
Pragmatists view this historical debate as politically sensitive, touching on indigenous rights and national identity in New Zealand, and they caution against revisionist narratives that could undermine Maori cultural and political claims.