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Hi in regards to your reply to the Q. "Where do Maori come from" is not Hawaii! We believe of our ancient homeland to be Hawaiki but it is of a spiritual nature (where we return to when we die). Maori originated from South East Asia, through the islands and into the south pacific. If you wish to read more on the origins of Maori then you can check out this web site
http://history-nz.org/maori.HTML
You will hear maori speak on the marae where they come from and this is what they say..
"Hawaiki Nui, Hawaiki Roa, Hawaiki Pamamoa" - Big Long Hawaiki at a great distance from NZ
"I te tawihiti nui, te tawhiti roa, te tawhiti Panamaho"- in the great distance in the East where Panamaho- "Panama" is
"I te hononga o nga wai e rua" - where the two waters meet
My whakapapa teaches me we came from the ancient American continent- Our cousins are the North American Indians- Peru- is a name we have for potatoe, also found in South America, kumara is found there as well..
I don't doubt other migrations coming from other areas- but primarily our ancestors came from the east- descending down through the islands- and finally coming to the last place on the earth to be discovered- Aotearoa...
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Where do Maoris originate from?
Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. It is believed that the ancestors of the Maori originated from a place called Hawaiki.
Which country can maori people originated from?
The ancestors of the Maori people origated from Polynesian islands, we aren't certain as to where exactly but that Hawaiki was their homeland. These Polynesians then migrated to New Zealand (they travelled in waka) Where the maori culture evolved. Nowadays there are many Maori.
Are aboriginal and maori people from the same descendants?
No. The Australian Aborigines are believed to have originated on the Indian sub-continent, while the Maori are believed to be of Polynesian descent.
Where did Maori really come from?
Maori are indigenous Polynesian people who are believed to have migrated from other parts of Polynesia, likely from eastern Polynesia, to New Zealand around the 13th century. Their culture, language, and traditions are distinctively Polynesian in nature.
What did the maori people believe in?
In peace and harmony even though they had wars
What are the native people of newzealand known as?
The native people of New Zealand are known as the Māori. They are the indigenous Polynesian people who arrived in New Zealand around the 13th century. The Māori culture and language are an important part of New Zealand's identity.
Where did kapahaka originate?
Kapa haka originated in New Zealand among the Māori people as a traditional performing art form. It combines singing, dancing, and chanting to express cultural stories, history, and identity. Kapa haka is an important part of Māori culture and is often performed at events and ceremonies.
Where was coke made?
people believe that coke was originated in Atlanta Georgia
What did people believe bugs maggots and beetles originated from?
spontaneous generation
Where did people believe bugs maggots and beetles originated from?
thin air they thought
The people know as maori are?
The people known as Maori are - Maori. They are polynesian and they come from New Zealand which they named Aotearoa.
What is the maori word for david?
I believe it is Rawiri.
