6. The ancestors of the
Maori arrived in a
forested land which
featured abundant
birdlife, including the
now extinct Moa
species and the giant
Haast’s Eagle which
preyed upon the moa.
7. As Maori continued in
geographic isolation,
performing arts such as
the haka traditional
dance developed from
their Polynesian
roots, as did carving
and weaving.
8. Haka - Maori War Dances
The haka is a type of ancient
Māori war dance traditionally
used on the battlefield, as well
as when groups came together
in peace. Haka are a fierce
display of a tribe’s pride,
strength and unity. Actions
include violent foot-stamping,
tongue protrusions and
rhythmic body slapping to
accompany a loud chant. The
words of a haka often
poetically describe ancestors
and events in the tribe’s
history.
10. •Ta moko, often referred to as Maori tattoo, is the traditional
permanent marking of the body and face by Maori. It reflects
the individual’s whakapapa (ancestry) and personal history. In
earlier times it was an important signifier of social
rank, knowledge, skill and eligibility to marry.
•Traditionally men received moko on their faces, buttocks and
thighs. Women usually wore moko on their lips and chins.
•Moko was sometimes applied to other parts of the
body, including the forehead, neck, back, stomach and calves.
•Today, moko is experiencing resurgence, both in traditional and
modern forms. Where Maori designs are used for aesthetic
reasons, without the traditional significance, this is referred to
as kirituhi or skin art.
11. •Welcome ceremonies provide a special opportunity for
visitors to experience Maori traditions in action.
•A pōwhiri usually begins outside the marae with a challenge.
A warrior from the hosts will challenge the guests, checking to
see whether they are friend or foe.
•He may carry a spear-like weapon, and will lay down a
token - often a small branch - for the visitors to pick up to
show they come in peace.
Maori Welcome
12. Maori Arts
Maori creative arts like weaving and carving
celebrate the past and continue to evolve
through fresh inspiration and new materials.
Raranga – the art of weaving.
16. Maori Language
I. Te Reo Maori
II. Official Language in NZ
III.1880s: Authorities forbade the use
of Māori in schools
IV.Native Speakers: the number of
fluent adult speakers fell to about
10,000 in 1995.
V. 157,110 New Zealand residents
claimed they could converse in
Māori about everyday things, in
the 2006 census
VI.Basic Maori is taught in Primary
School
17. Population Declines
In 1840, New Zealand had
a Maori population of about
100,000 and only about
2,000 Europeans.
By the end of the 19th
century, the Maori
population had declined to
42,113 (according to the
1896 census) and Europeans
numbered more than
700,000.
18. Tourism Maori
•For a small nation like
New Zealand tourism is
serious business, earning
the economy a staggering
$59 million per day and
employing 185,000 people
annually.
•The Ministry of Tourism sees Maori tourism as a key
component of the sector, and one that sets New
Zealand apart from the rest of the world.
19. Other Places To Visit In New
Zealand
1) Bay Of Islands
2) Sky Tower
3) Tongariro National Park
4) Rainbow’s End
