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Haka - A New Zealand IconExplore the stories and the meaning behind the haka, an ancient Maori dance, which electrifies the start of every All Black rugby game.  |
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FeaturesFrom fascinating places to visit, to culture, special events and more - we've collected a range of feature articles about New Zealand here for you to browse, learn from and be inspired by. |
 Maori New Year - MatarikiMatariki, Maori New Year, was launched on Sunday 10th May with a gourmet hangi and concert at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. Highlights included food by Peter Gordon and music by Hinewehi Mohi.  A Kiwiana HolidayFrom whitebait fritters and Lemon & Paeroa to Red Band gumboots and rugby at Eden Park, 'kiwiana' is what sets New Zealand's culture apart from the rest of the world.  Maori ArtsHeritage meets inspiration to create artworks that celebrate the future of Maori culture. A new generation of artists have entwined the textile traditions of the past with the creativity of their own imaginations.  World Heritage New ZealandMore than ten percent of New Zealand has been awarded World Heritage status. You can journey into these remarkable landscapes.  The legend of New ZealandLegend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea. Read more about the legend and Maui, the gifted, daring, supernatural demigod of Polynesian mythology.  Haka - A New Zealand IconExplore the stories and the meaning behind the haka, an ancient Maori dance, which electrifies the start of every All Black rugby game.  Bay of Islands, NorthlandFriendly coastal towns. Endless sandy beaches. This unique Northland area is also the place to connect with our fascinating roots, standing proud as the birthplace of our modern nation.  Experience the PowhiriExperience the powhiri, a ceremony of welcome extended to visitors by Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand.  World of WearableArtA montage of theatre, dance, colour, movement and art, simply put, the WOW shows are theatrical spectaculars.  New Zealand's tangata whenuaTangata whenua - People of the land. The tradition of oral history, the telling of ancient stories, myths and legends, plays an important role in the lives of Te Maori. Read more about how their thinking and beliefs were shaped over the past 1000 years.
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