Maori actor Evander Brown, who plays Ari, the fiance of main character Aisyah, also learnt to speak Malay for his role.

REVIEW: When many of us picture Maori culture, the first film that comes to mind is usually Once Were Warriors. Director Lee Tamahori’s contemporary 1994 drama looked at the modern legacy of the ...

In Maori culture, facial piercings, particularly in the lip and nose, are significant and often represent a person’s tribal affiliation and social status. The practice of ta moko, or tattooing ...

But a Maori protest movement of the 1970s and '80s has led to a surge of recognition for the Maori language, culture and rights in New Zealand law. Redress has included billions of dollars in Treaty ...

Three Maori MPs from Te Pati Maori are set to be suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament over performing a traditional haka in protest of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. The parliamentary ...

As it happens, he has effectively made a trilogy in reverse, with three films about the state of Maori culture at different points in New Zealand’s history since European settlement. The then ...

Designed by globally famous Emilia Wickstead, the fabrics have bespoke handpainted prints from Ta Moko artist Te Rangitu ...

“It is truly a privilege to experience the culture of New Zealanders, especially Haka from Maori culture,” Naomi Sai Antiporta said. “I want to acknowledge the people I have met along the wa ...

“I LOVE THIS!!! if it wasn’t for TikTok I would’ve never been exposed to Maori culture. can’t tell you how many haka performances I’ve watched. they make me feel so empowered,” another ...

The resource also highlights the region's rich Maori culture and modern attractions such as the Skyline Luge and Zorb inflatable ball rides. More details can be found at https ...

Maori culture and identity has enjoyed a renaissance in recent decades, helped by policies aimed at redressing some of the wrongdoings of early colonial governments, but Maori are still over ...