Dr Vincent O’Malley
New ZealandhistorianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr Vincent O’Malley is a respected New Zealand historian known for his expertise in Māori history and the early settlement of New Zealand. He has argued against the notion of pre-Polynesian settlement, asserting that there is no credible evidence to support such claims, which he describes as 'fanciful theories' perpetuated by misinformation. His work emphasizes the importance of rigorous scholarship in understanding New Zealand's past.
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New Zealand historian Dr Vincent O’Malley said there was 'not one iota of credible evidence' supporting a pre-Polynesian settlement of New Zealand.
Pre-Māori settlement claims: Historians dismiss Chinese explorer theoriesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-22
New Zealand· 2026-09-22
