The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean off the coast of Australia. While some Maori continue traditional cultural practices like the ceremonial Haka war dance and Ta Moko face tattoos, others have adopted non-traditional modern lifestyles. Unfortunately, like other indigenous groups, many Maori struggle with issues such as poverty, alcoholism, and drug abuse.

1. t Contemporary traditional Maori Culture part1 "Who are the maori" By Eduardo Reyes 1/12/12 per 6 Culture and geography

2. T he Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand

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

4. Some contemporary maori are traditional some live non-traditional modern lives

5. one tradition of Maori culture is Haka war dance.the dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes not war

6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta Moko:tatooing or painting the face and body with dark arching paterns

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly amazing and fun people

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