The document discusses key aspects of contemporary Maori culture in New Zealand. It notes that the Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean near Australia. It describes some traditional Maori cultural practices like the Haka war dance, now performed ceremonially rather than for war, and moko facial tattoos. However, it also mentions that while some Maori follow traditional customs, others live modern lives, and that many Maori struggle with issues like poverty and substance abuse.

1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture, Part 1 "Who are the Maori?" By Sang Ly, 1-12-2012 Period 6, Culture & Geography Source: Mr. Ruben Meza, 2012

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 are traditional, some live non-traditional, modern lives.

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

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 truly amazing.

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