Maori Performing Arts
Explore the different forms of Kapa Haka, including poi, haka, and waiata a ringa. Sound, lyrics
and videos are also available.
Maori CDs
Sections
Other Sections in maori.org.nz
FAQ's
FAQ's pertaining to the Maori World.
E Cards
Send Maori Internet Greeting Cards.
Maori Links
Large Maori Links Directory that you can add your Maori sites to.
FAQ's pertaining to the Maori World.
- language
- koha
- tattooing
- marae protocol
- tangihanga
E Cards
Send Maori Internet Greeting Cards.
Maori Links
Large Maori Links Directory that you can add your Maori sites to.
Navigate by map
If you are looking for information for a particular rohe (area) of Aotearoa, use this map.
Information
Fully searchable databases, that you can add your information
to!
- Maori Email Directory
- Marae Listings
- Kapa Haka Groups
Maori Carving
Information on how to read carving and kowhaiwhai, mediums used, information on pounamu and links to other carving sites.
Purchase Taonga
The Main Maori Site on the Net
From humble beginnings in 1996 with a two page site, to over 10000 pages today, maori.org.nz is one of the original pioneer sites for things Maori on the internet.
We try and cover all aspects of our culture, through either our own sections and pages, or through our huge Maori links section with links to many Maori sites.
Customs /Traditions
Explore the customs and traditions of our people including the concepts of tikanga, marae protocol, tangihanga (funerals), hura kohatu (unveilings), mihi (speeches), pepeha (how to introduce yourself in Maori) and an explanation of the definition and role of kaumatua.
A pictorial journey into our culture
including manu, weapons, tukutuku, plants, traps and music. Brief explanations about each picture is also provided.
Maori Performing Arts Videos
Check out different kapa haka videos, from schools, to adult groups to festivals
Maori Language Course
Test your Maori language skills by working through this series of translations @ maori.org.nz
Maori Language Online
A basic online Maori language course to introduce you to our language as well as links to resources.
Use or Create Resources
Crosswords, multi choice, answer the questions and quizzes online as well as the links to create these.
Stories of Old
A collection of stories from around the motu starting from creation then moving onto some of the Maui stories. There is also a section on Land as well as general stories including Rona, Kahukura, Hatupatu and Kurangaituku to name a few.
Kura
Set in pre European times, this story follows Kura, who is trained in the Traditional Whare Wananga, or house of esoteric knowledge. Her story takes us into other realms where the patupaiarehe, ponaturi, hapuoneone and many more other beings live.
Maori Images
The Maori Clip Art Gallery is where here you can obtain Clip Art, web art and photos. All images are freely available for download.
Genealogy Club @ maori.org.nz
Information on whakapapa, how to work with whakapapa, resources, indexes, lists of names and links all pertaining to whakapapa - genealogy
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