"The Māori of New Zealand"

The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, arriving around the 13th century from Polynesia. They have a rich cultural heritage characterized by their language (te reo Māori), art, mythologies, and a strong sense of community. Māori society traditionally centered on kinship, iwi (tribes), and marae (sacred meeting places). Their history includes impressive navigational skills and complex social structures. Today, Māori continue to preserve and promote their language, customs, and identity, actively contributing to New Zealand's national culture and discourse on sovereignty and rights.