Māori culture and values infuse the unique New Zealand lifestyle. Māori are the tangata whenua - the indigenous people of the land of Aotearoa New Zealand, and their culture is an integral part of local life. Visitors to New Zealand are presented with diverse opportunities to experience Māori culture first-hand in many parts of the country, including Rotorua where Māori pioneered cultural tourism in the early 19th century. Topics Please select a Topic Region All Regions Auckland Bay of Islands & Northland Bay of Plenty Central Otago Chatham Islands Christchurch – Canterbury Clutha Dunedin Eastland Fiordland Hamilton–Waikato Hawke's Bay Lake Taupo Manawatu Marlborough Nelson – Tasman Queenstown Rotorua Ruapehu Southland Stewart Island – Rakiura Taranaki The Coromandel Wairarapa Waitaki Wanaka Wellington West Coast Whanganui Filter By All Maori customs & traditions Maori experiences Maori history & legends Toi - Maori arts Loading... Introduction to Māori Culture About New Zealand | Māori Culture Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, make up 15% of the population. Read more 2 Māoritanga - Māori culture explained Māori Culture Māori culture has its origins and customs in the mists of time, predating the Māori migration to New Zealand. Read more 2 Ta moko - significance of Māori tattoos Māori Culture Ta moko - traditional Māori tattooing, often on the face - is a taonga (treasure) to Māori for which the purpose and applications are sacred. Read more 1 Māori culture and tourism 01 December 2017 Māori Culture Māori are increasingly utilising tourism in a bid to preserve and promote their culture and create a more prosperous future for their youth. Read more 7 New Zealand icon: Silver fern About New Zealand | Māori Culture The silver fern (Cyathea dealbata) has come to embody the spirit of New Zealand. Read more 1 Aotearoa - New Zealand's traditional Māori arts Māori Culture From ancient times, Māori culture has been passed down from generation to generation through music, carvings, art, story-telling and reciting of whakapapa genealogies. Read more 1 Loading...