0
Captain Cook came to New Zealand and on his second visit he bought a native Tahitian who was able to translate some of the Maori words. It is more than likely that lots and lots of charades and guessing occurred between Pakeha and Maori in the very early days.
What else can I help you with?
What is the Maori term for white man?
Pakeha. Anyone or anything that is not Maori is called Pakeha.
Can pakeha register on the Maori roll?
No, the Maori electoral roll is for Maori only.
What is the Maori word for European?
The Maori word for European is Pākehā.
What is the maori name for europeans?
The Maori name for Europeans is "Pākehā."
What does the name Pakeha mean?
The term "Pakeha" is used in New Zealand to refer to people of European descent. It is commonly used in the Maori language to distinguish those of European origins from the Maori indigenous population.
What is the Maori term for white man?
Pakeha. Anyone or anything that is not Maori is called Pakeha.
Can pakeha register on the Maori roll?
No, the Maori electoral roll is for Maori only.
What is the Maori word for European?
The Maori word for European is Pākehā.
What is the maori name for europeans?
The Maori name for Europeans is "Pākehā."
What do you call the citizens of new zealand?
New Zealanders : Maori (the indigenous people) and Pakeha (non-Maori).
How many New Zealanders have maori heritage?
Full-blooded is a meaningless term in Maori society. There is only Maori or Pakeha (non-Maori). Maori is not just an ethnicity but a living culture. Terms such as 'full-blooded' are best suited to discussing animals not people; they are a dehumanising throwback to European colonialism.Note: The term 'Pakeha' is a New Zealand cultural term which simply means non-Maori. 'Pakeha' has no negative connotations whatsoever. Anyone claiming that 'Pakeha' is somehow derogatory is perpetuating an anti-Maori myth that has no basis in fact.
What is a pakeha?
A pakeha is a New Zealand term for a non-Maori, especially a European New Zealander.
What is a white new zealander called?
Pakeha, which means non-Maori. Pakeha New Zealanders are uniquely fortunate in that, unlike the non-native people of other European colonised countries, they are honoured by being called by a name given to them by the native people.
What does the name Pakeha mean?
The term "Pakeha" is used in New Zealand to refer to people of European descent. It is commonly used in the Maori language to distinguish those of European origins from the Maori indigenous population.
Who wanted the treaty -pakeha or maori?
Pākehā DEFINITELY!
What are the differences between maori and pakeha?
Maori's are indigenous to New Zealand, Pakeha are the White- born New Zealanders...so the english settlers'- ancestry..if that's what you want to call it.
What kinds of people make up the New Zealand population?
Maori and Pakeha (non-Maori).
