Māori (Māori: [ˈmaːɔɾi] ⓘ) [i] are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand. Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe …

Oct 10, 2025 · Māori, member of a Polynesian people of New Zealand. Their traditional history describes their origins in terms of waves of migration that culminated in the arrival of a “great fleet” in the 14th …

Settling first on the coast, they hunted seals and moas. They also began to grow food, and some moved to the forests. They lived in small tribal groups, with a rich culture of spoken stories, and strong …

Māori culture is an integral part of life in Aotearoa, New Zealand. For millennia, Māori have been the tangata whenua, the indigenous people of Aotearoa. Arriving here from the Polynesian homeland of …

Jun 29, 2023 · The Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand), have maintained one of the world’s most vibrant and resilient indigenous cultures despite centuries of colonization pressures.

Māori culture (Māori: Māoritanga) is the customs, cultural practices, and beliefs of the Māori people of New Zealand.

Aug 27, 2023 · Members of each tribe (iwi) recognized a common ancestry (which might be traced through either or both parents) and common allegiance to a chief or chiefs (ariki).

Māori culture is a big part of NZ’s identity, so respecting, preserving and promoting it is vital. Whether you’re a visitor to NZ or you live here, it’s important to be aware of Māori customs and how to interact …

In Aotearoa New Zealand the Māori language, known as Te Reo Māori, is experiencing a revival. While you're here, try learning a few Māori phrases – start with kia ora (hello). While English is the primary …

May 28, 2025 · Understanding Maori culture means recognizing how an ancient civilization has adapted, evolved, and flourished in modern life — without losing its identity. To understand Maori culture, you …