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Tuesdays thoughts on the Maoris

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New Zealand is supposed to be supremely beautiful with rugged scenery and many kinds of beaches. My husband, my camera and I are going to find out. We hear that the food (ice cream, cheese, seafood) and wine are pretty spectacular too. The only drawback is no native animals – just birds. So we’ll look at birds (preferably penguins on mountains, by waterfalls, on beaches and near good cafes).

Tuesdays thoughts on the Maoris

New Zealand's original inhabitants are the Maoris who arrived from near Tahiti in seven large canoes about 1,000 years ago.  Like many other countries, New Zealand is trying to include a minority culture into the nation.  The Maoris seem to be holding on to their traditions and language better than most, at least in their own villages.  In the larger cities, such as Auckland, its a different story.
the Ceremonial building
the Ceremonial building
This is the start of the welcome…
This is the start of the welcome...
our Maori guide
our Maori guide
models of clothing
models of clothing
also food storage
also food storage
village entrance
village entrance
food storage
food storage
Maori warrior (photo from postca…
Maori warrior (photo from postca...
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