THE MĀORI
TREASURE

Come and explore this fascinating history, learn about Māori culture, their facial tattoos, oral traditions and language. Come and watch a real haka performed by Māori tribesmen.

The Māori Treasure

New Zealand is home of the fascinating and unique Māori culture. Legend has it that the Māori travelled from Polynesia to the South Island in their traditional waka – a wooden canoe – in the 13th century. Known today as tangata whenua, or “the people of the land”, Māori over time developed a distinctive language and culture.

The Māori Treasure

When you think of New Zealand, you probably think of the rugby team, the All Blacks, the team’s silver fern symbol and the fearsome haka they perform before games. These symbols and rituals are of Mãori origin: the “unfolding fern” is the koru, and the haka is a war chant.

COME AND VISIT A MARAE, EAT HANGI AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A CULTURE YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCE BEFORE.