Maori Life and Culture
The life, culture and history of the Maori people of New Zealand bring depth and color to the country's population
Haka: Maori War Chant
The popular form of the New Zealand Maori haka is a war chant and challenge with many aggressive sounds and movements.
The popular form of the New Zealand Maori haka is a war chant and challenge with many aggressive sounds and movements.
Hangi: Maori Cooking
The word "hangi" refers to the Maori method of cooking in the ground with hot stones, or to the underground oven so created, and to the food so cooked.
The word "hangi" refers to the Maori method of cooking in the ground with hot stones, or to the underground oven so created, and to the food so cooked.
Hongi: Traditional Maori Greeting
The hongi is a traditional Maori greeting expressed by the rubbing or touching of noses.
The hongi is a traditional Maori greeting expressed by the rubbing or touching of noses.
Legend of Aoraki
The story of Aoraki and his brothers and how New Zealand's highest mountain got its name.
The story of Aoraki and his brothers and how New Zealand's highest mountain got its name.
Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Preserving Maori heritage, culture, arts, crafts. Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, geysers, crafts demonstrations, the legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai.
Preserving Maori heritage, culture, arts, crafts. Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, geysers, crafts demonstrations, the legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai.
Matariki Marks Start of Maori New Year
Matariki is the constellation of stars known in many parts of the world as The Pleiades. It's also known as the Seven Sisters. Matariki's appearance in New Zealand skies marks the start of the Maori new year.
Matariki is the constellation of stars known in many parts of the world as The Pleiades. It's also known as the Seven Sisters. Matariki's appearance in New Zealand skies marks the start of the Maori new year.
Tamaki Living Maori Village Experience
Living Maori village experience: customs of the pre-European Maori, hangi feast, craft marketplace.
Living Maori village experience: customs of the pre-European Maori, hangi feast, craft marketplace.
Treaty of Waitangi - Maori Text
From your About.com Guide, the Maori text of the historic document signed on February 6, 1840, between the Maori chieftains and the British Crown.
From your About.com Guide, the Maori text of the historic document signed on February 6, 1840, between the Maori chieftains and the British Crown.
The Maori
A portrait of the Maori people of New Zealand. From the Lonely Planet website.
A portrait of the Maori people of New Zealand. From the Lonely Planet website.
Maori Topics - Slide Show
Photographs on various Maori topics, including birds, clothing, weapons.
Photographs on various Maori topics, including birds, clothing, weapons.
Te Runanga o Ngati Porou
North Island East Coast traibal authority. Holiday packages and network of indigenous tour operators.
North Island East Coast traibal authority. Holiday packages and network of indigenous tour operators.
Te Runanga o Turanganui a Kiwa
Mandated tribal authority for the Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tamanuhiri tribes. A unique introduction to Gisborne historical and cultural sites.
Mandated tribal authority for the Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tamanuhiri tribes. A unique introduction to Gisborne historical and cultural sites.