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 …

5 days ago · Where did the Māori originate from, and how did they come to New Zealand? What is the traditional language spoken by the Māori people? What are some key aspects of Māori …

Māori are the tangata whenua (indigenous people) of Aotearoa New Zealand and their culture is an integral part of local life. Experience Māori culture first-hand when you visit New Zealand.

Aug 1, 2017 · The Maori People are an indigenous community of New Zealand. The Maori represent an integral part of the nation's identity and culture. Maori communities have also …

Māori culture (Māori: Māoritanga) is the customs, cultural practices, and beliefs of the Māori people of New Zealand. It originated from, and is still part of, Eastern Polynesian culture.

Over time, in isolation, the Polynesian settlers developed a distinct Māori culture. Early Māori history is often divided into two periods: the Archaic period (c. 1300 – c. 1500) and the Classic …

Māori are the tangata whenua – the people of the land. In over 700 years of settlement, they have shown an extraordinary ability to adapt first to a new environment and then to the arrival of …

Mar 30, 2025 · Māori are tangata whenua — people of the land. They came to Aotearoa from Polynesia in the 13th century and created a new language and culture. Research indicates …

5 days ago · Māori - Indigenous, Culture, New Zealand: To most Māori, being Māori means recognizing and venerating their Māori ancestors, having claims to family land, and having a …

6 days ago · Learn about the history of te reoMāori and Māori customs, culture and heritage — and how these are part of the identity of Aotearoa. Māori culture is a big part of NZ’s identity, …