1. Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture

2. The Maori are a very indigenous culture for 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 are more modern

5. one tradition of the Maori is Haka war dance

6. Another tradition is Ta Moko, tattooing or painting face and body parts

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly about being with family

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