What did Captain Cook call the two main islands of NZ after he asked the local Maori?

What happened between the maori and moriori people in 1835?

1835 was tragic year for the people of the Chatham Islands. In this year a large war party of Ngati Mutunga and Ngati Tama (originally from Taranaki) arrived in the Chatham Islands and proceeded to violently subjugate the local inhabitants. The Moriori, as the local Maori are known, had strong pacifist beliefs and were overwhelmed by the hostile invaders. The Moriori suffered terribly, being subjected to wholesale slaughter, cannibalism and enslavement.

What does ehu girl mean in maori language?

Ehu is slang for a local girl with reddish brown hair. And it is actually Hawaiian not Maori! :)

What has the author Pita Rikys written?

Pita Rikys has written: 'A report on Maori constituencies and seats in local government' -- subject(s): Government relations, Local elections, Local government, Maori (New Zealand people), Politics and government, Representative government and representation

Did the Pilgrims name Plymouth?

No. Plymouth was actually named by Charles I of England around 1614, after Captain John Smith asked him to rename the land/areas he found that were occupied by local natives.

How was Maori costumes develop by earlier times?

Authentic Maori costumes were woven with local materials in a traditional manner. Since the arrival of missionaries, however, Maori costumes have undergone several changes, mostly to increase their modesty.

What are the archipelagos of Tonga also known as?

The archipelagos of Tonga are also known as the Friendly Islands. This name was given by Captain James Cook, who visited the islands in the late 18th century and noted the warm hospitality of the local people. Tonga consists of over 170 islands, which are divided into three main groups: Tongatapu, Ha'apai, and Vava'u.

How did Kiribati get its name?

It is a local translation of Gilbertese in Kiribati. The "ti" in Kiribati is pronounced "si" so you say "Kee-ree-basii" instead of "Kiribati" . FYI Kiribati was namesaked after Captain Gilbert who discovered the islands.

What does Ngati Tarara mean in English?

Tarara is the maori word for persons of Yugoslav descent. Yugoslav men came to New Zealand in the late 1800's and became kauri gum diggers searching for kauri gum. These men married local maori women and together they bred descendants into fair skinned, green eyed descendants walking amongst local maori. Hence the name tarara, as maori could not pronounce Yugoslavia or Croatia.

What has the author Alexander Wyclif Reed written?

Alexander Wyclif Reed has written: 'More Aboriginal stories of Australia' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australians, Folklore, Legends 'The house of Reed, 1957-1967' -- subject(s): Reed (A. H.) ltd 'Living in a Maori village' 'Aboriginal Tales of Australia (Aboriginal Library)' 'Aboriginal Legends' 'How the Maoris came to New Zealand' 'Ocean waste disposal practices' -- subject(s): Waste disposal in the ocean 'Illustrated Maori Place Names' 'Books are my business' 'Reed essential Maori dictionary' 'Maori myth' -- subject(s): Maori (New Zealand people), Legends, Mythology, Maori (New Zealand people), Folklore 'Favourite Maori legends' -- subject(s): Maori Tales, Tales, Maori 'Illustrated encyclopaedia of Aboriginal life' 'Myths and legends of Australia' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australian Mythology, Aboriginal Australians, Australian aboriginal Tales, Folklore, Mythology, Aboriginal Australian, Mythology, Australian (Aboriginal), Tales, Tales, Australian aboriginal, Australian Legends, Legends, Australian, Tales, Australian, Australian Tales 'Auckland, the city of the seas' -- subject(s): History 'Myths and legends of Fiji and Rotuma' -- subject(s): Tales 'Place names of Australia' -- subject(s): Geographical Names, Names, Geographical 'Supplement to Place Names of New Zealand' -- subject(s): Geographical Names, History, Local, Local History, Names, Geographical 'Maori place names and their meaning' -- subject(s): Geographical Names, Maori language, Maori, English, Dictionaries, Geography 'Maori picture dictionary' 'Aboriginal Words of Australia' 'The house of Reed, 1957-1967' -- subject(s): A.H. and A.W. Reed (Firm), A.H. and A.W.Reed (Firm) 'The wreck of the Osprey' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Osprey (Sloop) 'Map book of the Pacific Islands (Pageant of the Pacific : Pacific Islands series)' 'An illustrated encyclopedia of Aboriginal life' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Aboriginal Australians 'Aboriginal Myths, Legends and Fables' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australian Mythology, Aboriginal Australians, Folklore, Legends, Mythology, Aboriginal Australian, Tales 'The mischievous crow' -- subject(s): Tales, Aboriginal Australians, Folklore 'Islands of the Pacific' -- subject(s): Description and travel, History 'How the Maoris lived' 'The Reed Concise Maori Dictionary' 'A boy's and girl's history of New Zealand' 'Builders of New Zealand' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, History 'Myths and legends of Polynesia' -- subject(s): Tales 'The Reed dictionary of New Zealand place names' -- subject(s): Geographical Names, History, Local, Local History, Maori, Names, Geographical 'Reed's concise Maori dictionary' 'Treasury of Maori folklore' -- subject(s): Maori (New Zealand people), Folklore

When did maori television start?

It debuted on 28 March 2004. Funded by the government of New Zealand, the mission statement of Maori Television spoke of helping to revitalize Maori language and culture; the station provides local and national programming that is of interest to the country's indigenous populations.

What is the maori name for Mt Wellington in Auckland?

I would expect that the Maori would choose from one of the local names for this mountain. It has several, depending on region.

What is the maori name for mt egmont?

The Maori name for Mount Egmont is "Taranaki." It is an active stratovolcano located on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Taranaki is an important landmark and holds cultural significance for the local Maori people.