The document discusses aspects of contemporary Maori culture in New Zealand. It notes that while some Maori continue traditional cultural practices, others live modern lives. Two traditional practices mentioned are the haka war dance, now performed ceremonially rather than for war, and ta moko tattooing and body painting. The document also states that traditional Maori culture includes creative artworks but that, like other indigenous groups, many Maori struggled with issues like poverty and substance abuse.

1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, part 1 "Who are the Maori" By,Georgina Chavez 1-12-12 Period 8th Culture and Geograpahy. MR. Ruben Meza

2. New Zealand is a large island in the south Pacific Ocean Off the south east coast os Australia.

3. Some Contemporary Maori are traditional ,some live non-tradtional modern lives.

4. One Tradition of the maori culture is the Haka war dance The dance however is now a performed for ceremonial purposes, not war.

5. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta Moko: tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

6. Traditional Maori culture is truly interesting and creative with their own art work.

7. Sadly like other conquered indigenous peoples many Maori struggled with poverty, alcholism and drug abuse.