maori

     

approx. 725,000

Trivia about maori

  • In New Zealand, a pakeha is a person who isn't descended from these natives
  • Tradition says these Polynesians, who now live in New Zealand, came from a land calledHawaiki
  • New Zealand's 2 official languages are English & this native one
  • New Zealand's ethnicity is about 70% European & 8% this native group
  • These New Zealand natives are known for carving small jade pendants called hei tiki
  • The concept of Tapu---sacredness---is sacred to these indigenous people of New Zealand
  • New Zealand devoted 1995 to encouraging the study of this language
  • These people began their second war against New Zealand whites on March 17, 1860
  • A tohunga is a priest of these New Zealanders
  • At about 15%, this native people constitute New Zealand's largest minority
  • The large moa became extinct by the 19th century after being heavily hunted by these native New Zealand people
  • Auckland's One Tree Hill is the former site of a "pa", or fortified village, of these people
  • In this New Zealand culture, it's appropriate to close your eyes & press noses with another man while saying, "mm-mm"

Tweets about maori

  • On WHITE: "Hine E Hine" - St Joseph's Maori Girls Choir
  • RT @faktabahasa: Ini dia penampilan Suku Maori (Penduduk Asli New Zealand).
  • @rukuwai Altho Franks was right that MP hv been a handbrake on anti-Māori sentiment of the right
  • RT @faktabahasa: Paspor New Zealand ditulis dalam Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Maori. Tertulis "AOTEAROA" di samping "NEW ZEALAND".
  • @NZQandA Something 2 contemplate ManaParty:w/o MaoriParty advocating to National on behalf of Maori we would be in a much sadder state!
  • @NZQandA @DebsMahutaCoyle is so good, real voice for Maori
  • @NZQandA Franks you Dork!!! Māori do know!!!
  • Maori Party dieing.
  • RT @fmacskasy: @NZQandA Mahuta-Coyle sez you can't tell Maori in Wairiki how to vote by pulling Labour candidate.Voters in Epsom take note!
  • @NZQandA the @Maori_Party didnt listen to voters for 9 years
  • RT @rukuwai: @NZQandA We are innovators, the dreamers, the navigators #māori
  • @NZQandA Mahuta-Coyle sez you can't tell Maori in Wairiki how to vote by pulling Labour candidate.Voters in Epsom take note!
  • @NZQandA The Maori Party seems to bave deserted the people of Waiariki in order to cosy up to National.
  • @NZQandA We are innovators, the dreamers, the navigators #māori
  • “Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” – Maori proverb
  • RT @rukuwai: @NZQandA activism has got us Māori this far. Being young and Brown is not enough to win you votes #justsaying
  • @NZQandA activism has got us Māori this far. Being young and Brown is not enough to win you votes #justsaying
  • @hiyoupa ひよりさんお誕生日なのですね…!おめでとうございます〜!素敵な1年になりますように٩꒰*´◒`*꒱۶
  • Ini bukanlah adegan homoseksual. Ini adalah Pangeran William yang menerima hongi (salamnya Orang Maori).
  • Ketika Orang Maori saling bertemu, beginilah cara mereka saling memberi salam. Romantis ya :p
  • Ini dia penampilan Suku Maori (Penduduk Asli New Zealand).
  • Maori Party confident in taking all seven seats #onenews
  • Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you. ~ Maori Proverb
  • Dalam bahasa Maori, 'New Zealand' (Selandia Baru) disebut Aotearoa yang berarti Tanah Awan Putih Panjang.
  • If Pharrell was Maori he'd be Wharrell.
  • What is the significance of the Maori All Black jersey, watch this video to learn more -
  • Rugby: The 'Haka' war cry is coming to Singapore! Maori All Blacks will play a friendly at @SGSportsHub on Nov 15.
  • Bahasa Indonesia, bahasa Formosa, Melayu, Filipina, Maori, Hawaii dan Malagasi merupakan bahasa Austronesia.
  • The Maori @AllBlacks will tour Asia for three games, including a first ever clash in Singapore
  • BREAKING: Maori @AllBlacks have announced two games in Japan & a game in Singapore for Nov. #MaoriAllBlacks
  • RT @koreroauaha: He honore ma Whaea Tari @TarianaTuria mo tana mahi Whanau Ora me wana mahi Maori katoa kei te hui Pou Matakana.
  • .@papapita has been one of the most influential political fligures for me. Great interview on his pol career: #nzpol
  • Con mi primo Maori en la casa de mis viejos
  • theres a maori in da house @tunaisgroovy
  • Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. -Maori Proverb
  • Ok who wants to send me to Japan to cover the NZ Maori tour in November? (seriously)
  • He honore ma Whaea Tari @TarianaTuria mo tana mahi Whanau Ora me wana mahi Maori katoa kei te hui Pou Matakana.
  • @chasevenable72 No - WRONG. Maori culture isn't American culture, 4 u it's a circus trick or stunt. Haka is iconic 2 New Zealand and Maori.
  • RT @CalifiaMoors: Māori became the term used by Māori to describe themselves in a pan-tribal sense.
  • 英語学習Picture of the Day › Maori welcome -
  • RT @Azizle: Great little media panel on @3NewsNZ @FirstlineNZ this morning by @SAINSO & @n8tvaffairs via @3NewsNZ
  • Language barrier: Labour calls new Te Reo strategy cynical and rushed
  • Please go check out this page Rangatira Jade! Mean Maori Mean
  • Rugby: West extends deal with Blues: Hawke's Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West ha...
  • RuckMe: Rugby: West extends deal with Blues: Hawke's Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia...
  • @mingzar Oh heyyy I'm bays lol and Niuean, Maori and Cookie haha.
  • Ihaia West signs with the Blues: The Hawkes Bay and Maori All Blacks first-five-eighth Ihaia West has signed with...
  • @612brisbane In NZ, Maori words for government depts come first in recognition of their pre-existence. 100's of Maori words are used by all
  • Call of duty: Maori war vets' exposure to Agent Orange going to Waitangi Tribunal
  • Ihaia West on board with Blues: Hawke's Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has signed...