Apparently, they do, since all three Maori MPs support same-sex marriage.
The Maori are the original inhabitants of New Zealand.
The Maori people primarily speak Te Reo Maori, which is a Polynesian language. English is also commonly spoken by Maoris, especially in New Zealand, where it is an official language.
The Silver Fern is called Ponga or kaponga.
New Zealand has three official languages, Maori, English, and New Zealand Sign language.
Answer this question… The Maori won legal equality early on but saw their rights taken away over time
Maori, Te Reo is the language of New Zealands first nation peoples.
When the Maori people first settled in New Zealand they used weapons and a little technology to support themselves. They learned about deseases and how to stay healthy.
The Maori traditionally supported themselves through fishing, farming, hunting, and gathering. They cultivated crops like kumara (sweet potato) and taro, fished in rivers and coastal areas, hunted birds and planted fruit trees. Today, many Maori also engage in modern professions and businesses.
The original inhabitants, the Maori, arrived by canoe which also carried a sail. Subsequent arrivals were also by sailing ship, with more modern methods available from the late 1800s.
Ngāpuhi chief Hone Heke was outspoken in his support of the Treaty of Waitangi, and believed to be the first Maori to sign it. It is doubtful whether, without such open support from a well-respected Maori chief, the Treaty would have been accepted by Maori.
The Maori word "awhi" translates to "embrace" in English. It is commonly used to describe physical embrace or hug, as well as metaphorically referring to emotional support or connection.
The Maori used to gather the gum from wounds in the Aciphylla sp and this was used as a chewing gum. Taramea /spaniard is the common name of this plant. The gum is quite pleasant tasting.