When did the first Polynesians arrive and what inspired them to search for Aotearoa?
What cues did the Polynesians use before they set off to find Aotearoa?
How did they prepare for such a voyage, navigate and survive during the trip?
What did they find when they got here?
The answers to most of these questions are hidden, but clues have been left along the way, some coming from unlikely sources. One can only marvel at these remarkable navigators.
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We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.
Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.
"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."
