How long ago did people first settle the pacific islands?

Archaeological evidence suggests that people first settled the Pacific islands around 35,000 years ago. The first settlers are believed to have been Austronesian peoples from Southeast Asia, who likely migrated to the islands in search of new resources and land to settle. The Austronesian people brought with them their culture and technology, and their descendants eventually spread throughout the Pacific, giving rise to the diverse cultures and languages found on the islands today.