History of Tamaking Makaurau
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- By the late 1700s, European explorers began arriving. Ngāti Pāoa traded with the newcomers, exchanging food and resources for metal, tools and other goods.
- In the early 1600s, the Ngāti Pāoa were a strong and influential iwi. They farmed, fished, and traded with other iwi. The land was rich and provided everything they needed. The population grew as more people came to settle in this prosperous area and lots of new pa were built.
- In the 1600s, the Ngati Paoa tribe thrived. They carved terraces into the volcanic cones, creating pā (fortified settlements) that stood tall against the sky. These people civilised over 2,000 hectares of kūmara (sweet potato) gardens across the the land. The population at this time numbered at a few ten thousand.
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- Today, Tamaki Makaurau is a wonderful city known as Auckland, with a diverse population. The legacy of the Ngāti Pāoa and other iwi is remembered and celebrated, showing the rich history and culture that shaped this unique place.
- By the 1820s, Tamaki Makaurau was transforming. The population of the Ngāti Pāoa decreased due to diseases, and their way of life began to blend with the European settlers' practices. This period marked the beginning of a new era for Tamaki Makaurau.
- However, the early 1800s brought more significant changes. In 1820, European missionaries and settlers started establishing permanent settlements. They introduced new crops, animals, and technologies, which changed traditional ways of life. Unfortunately, new diseases also came with the settlers, which severely affected the Māori population, including the Ngāti Pāoa.
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