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Who were the first humans to reach New Zealand?

Who were the first humans to reach New Zealand?
- Examination of their DNA, which continues in the ancient DNA lab at University of Otago, combined with that of modern Māori, shows such variety in the maternal genetic inheritance that lead investigator, Professor Lisa Matisoo-Smith, has deduced that the founding population of New Zealand must have ...

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