The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, living traditionally and modern lives. Some key aspects of traditional Maori culture include performing the Haka war dance and practicing Ta moko tattooing and facial painting. However, many Maori struggle with issues like poverty and substance abuse, as with other indigenous groups affected by colonization.

1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, Part 1 Who are the Maori By Christian Frias, 1/11/12 Per:1 culture and Geography

2. The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand

3. New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia

4. Some contemporary Maori culture are traditional, some live non-traditional, modern lives

5. One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance

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

7. Traditional Maori culture is exquisite

8. Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse