Figure 7: Cycles and changes: different reasons for mobility among Waihou Māori (Phillips 2000a, fig 7.4)
| TERM | YEARS | RESULT | CAUSES |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG | 50-100 | movement into new lands, new types of sites | population increases, economic development, environmental changes |
| MID | 10-30 | grouping around the pā of a chief | mana of chief, new conquests |
| SHORT | 2-3 | establishment of gardens and kāinga | garden rotations, economic and environmental variables, keeping land for political purposes (ahi kā) |
| ANNUAL | | movement to gardens, fishing, birding and gathering of plants | seasonality of resources |
| OTHER | | temporary trips away | trading, war parties, social visits |