The Fascinating History of New Zealand’s Native Language Language. It's such an integral part of life and yet we often overlook its importance. Especially when it comes to its cultural significance. New Zealand has three official languages - English, New Zealand Sign Language…
Matariki celebrations seem to have popped up on the Kiwi calendar recently, as a time to gather and celebrate in the middle of our chilly winter. It's always a very special time of year for us at Tamaki - steeped…
Maori kai (food) is prepared using a delicious combination of kai moana (food from the sea) and kai whenua (food from the land). In this blog we talk about some of the commonly used ingredients found in traditional Maori foods.…
A spine-tingling theatre and a symbol of Maori culture, the haka has been made world famous by the All Blacks. But it is widely used outside the rugby field by men and women in New Zealand. Here are some little…
One of the biggest joys of travelling is experiencing another culture, especially one that is as is as vibrant and alive as the Maori culture. In New Zealand, you’ll find ample opportunities to learn about and experience this local culture…
Five things you didn't know about Māori culture in NZ There’s so much more to Māori Culture in NZ than the Haka. Here are a few of the most fascinating. We greet people by pressing our noses and foreheads together. Forget…
Ten of our favourite Māori words & their meanings Kia Ora! Tena koe! The Māori language is pretty integral to what we do here at Tamaki Maori Village – this is the way our people spoke before the arrival of…
