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Pakeha is a Maori word that now refers to anyone or anything that is non-Maori. originally it referred to European people and their culture as these were the first non-Maori people that Maori encountered, but it is now broader in definition.
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∙ 13y agoIn the late 1700s the first of the sealers arrived, following the descriptions given by James Cook. This was followed by the whalers.
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What do kiwi people eat for lunch?
pakeha
What is the name for a New Zealand resident?
A New Zealand Dollar, or $NZ
What do you call the citizens of new zealand?
New Zealanders : Maori (the indigenous people) and Pakeha (non-Maori).
What is the nickname for new zealanders?
kiwis coming from the flightless NZ bird the kiwi (Native to NZ). Though some pakeha (non-Maori) New Zealanders might call themselves 'kiwis' the use of nicknames based on nationality, culture or ethnicity is discouraged as it may be considered disrespectful, offensive or even racist.
When is insurgent coming out at the movies nz?
Insurgent is predicted to come out March 2015
What does it mean for the other culters in nz that did not sign the treaty?
they have to obey it as well as the pakeha and maori
What is the largest religion New Zealand?
the largest religion in NZ is called Pakeha (in maori) also known as "of European descent" . In new zealand the main religion is christianity
When does tron legacy come out in nz?
16 Dec in NZ
When will vampire knight come out in nz?
It already came out in NZ. I think.
What is the Maori term for white man?
Pakeha. Anyone or anything that is not Maori is called Pakeha.
What is a pakeha?
A pakeha is a New Zealand term for a non-Maori, especially a European New Zealander.
How did the europeans come to nz?
By Ship.
Where do vodka cruisers come from?
NZ
Where does the NZ tui come from?
soama
How did frogs come to NZ?
australia
Why did the pakeha come over?
The Pakeha went to New Zealand to obtain flax, timber, and to hunt seals and whales as well as being missionaries. Some believe it was because there land had become over crowded and began to move to other places.
Why do most Maori people not speak the Maori language?
Because the Pakeha have come and stolen their most precious Taonga- their language
