According to Maori myths and legends, a demigod named Maui was fishing with his brothers from a canoe – which is now known as the South Island – when he hooked a giant catch: the massive piece ...

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 ...

But one element that sets Aotearoa (“the land of the long white cloud”) apart from all the other countries of the world is the presence and integration of the indigenous Maori culture.

It might have been used to butcher meat at special feasts which were an important part of Maori culture. These feasts brought together a number of different families and other social groups.

For Temepara, who was named New Zealand’s Gardener of the Year in 2011, this powerful sense of kinship has shaped her passion for championing Maori culture through initiatives that celebrate the ...

To international audiences, Marlon Williams’ songs are the highway stop after Roy Orbison’s Texas and Chris Isaak’s California. But the Maori musician, one of Aotearoa’s most successful ...

An introduction to the significance of Māori culture, including the principles and implications of biculturalism and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the ...

The design details—including custom prints that draw from Māori traditions and bold colors—are meant to showcase the culture of Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. The striking new uniforms were ...

The 10-member group from Murihiku has made the long-awaited journey to Tāmaki Makaurau not to perform at Polyfest but to immerse themselves in the culture and be inspired. They travelled over ...