The Maori are believed to have settled in New Zealand around 1300 AD, coming from Polynesia in canoes. They were likely drawn to the rich resources and fertile land that the islands offered for living and sustenance. The isolation of New Zealand also allowed them to develop their own unique culture and traditions over time.
Maori is one of the three official languages of New Zealand (the others are English and NZ sign language).
He is Maori, the New Zealand Herald has it posted on their website.
Maori are the native people of the country of Aotearoa or New Zealand. The plural is also Maori (there is no such word as Maoris) - one Maori, two Maori, many Maori etc.
Maori is a name given to the indigenous people of New Zealand. It basically means that James is a native of New Zealand.
The Maori people primarily live in New Zealand. They are the indigenous Polynesian people of the country and have a strong cultural presence there. Maori tribes can be found throughout the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.
No, the Maori were the first people to settle the islands we now call New Zealand.
The MaoriThe Maori were the first people to settle the islands of New Zealand.
Yes, the Maori are the original inhabitants of the islands we now call New Zealand.
Maori began to arrive in New Zealand around 1000 years ago.
The Polynesian ancestors of the Maori were the first people to find and settle the islands of New Zealand.
It's considered that the first inhabitants of the territory of New Zealand were the Maoris. According to them, the first explorer that reached that land was called Kupe, he navigated following the stars and ocean currents, he came from his native Polynesia, concretely from the island of Hawaiki, approximately 1000 years ago.
access to water, and food, good horticultural ground for crops.
The indigenous people of New Zealand are the Maori.
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Maori are from New Zealand
The MaoriThe Maori are New Zealand's first nation peoples.
Pita Sharples is the Minister of Maori Affairs for New Zealand.