Facial tattoos have been a part of Maori culture for centuries ... pillaged almost every other taonga [treasure] sacred to our people. The line is drawn here." However, one Maori leader, David ...

Her connection to the country known by the Maori people as Aotearoa begins with her ... has shaped her passion for championing Maori culture through initiatives that celebrate the ties between ...

The culture of the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, is part of everyday life here, a rich thread in the tapestry of the country’s past, present, and future. “Although our culture ...

New Zealand has long been known for its progressive policies, including efforts to correct and address historical wrongs ...

Over hundreds of years of isolation, they developed their own distinct culture and language. Maori people speak te reo Maori and have different tribes, or iwi, spread throughout the country.

Seymour "says that misinterpretations of the treaty's meaning have effectively given Maori people special treatment ... rights and the prominence of their culture and language in public life ...

Keep our culture going." The Haka is a traditional Mãori dance that originated in New Zealand and holds deep cultural significance for the Mãori people, the indigenous Polynesian population of ...

brought together over 35,000 people opposing a bill that amends the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The march celebrated Maori culture, with flags and songs uniting the participants.

“I think it’s important that we keep our kaupapa which is our values as Maori and our culture and it’s a real big thing for us to have cultural ... By midday local time on Tuesday, police reported ...

Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in ... The Treaty promised to protect Maori culture and to enable Maori to continue to live in New Zealand as Maori.

“I think it’s important that we keep our kaupapa which is our values as Maori and our culture and it’s a ... with over 35,000 people estimated to be participating in the march.