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Haka - A New Zealand Icon Explore 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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New Zealand’s Maori culture emerged from Polynesian migrations that began in the 13th century. During the 1800s missionaries and traders began to arrive, paving the way for European settlement. Most of the settlers who landed in New Zealand between 1840 and 1900 were English or Scottish, with some Irish and Welsh thrown in for good measure.

More recently, New Zealand has received immigrants from Holland and Central Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

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Contemporary Maori Art The rich threads of Maori traditions, ancestry and tribal knowledge interact with New Zealand society through contemporary Maori art.
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It all adds up to a fascinating culture that you can explore in a variety of ways. There are many authentic Maori cultural activities available throughout the country. These range from walking tours of the world’s largest kauri forest to traditional kapa haka performances followed by a hangi (earth oven) feast.

Other elements of Kiwi culture are also represented. In Dunedin, a city with strong links to Scotland, you can take part in a haggis ceremony; Southland can offer you the unforgettable satisfaction of shearing a sheep; and in Kerikeri you can relive the days of steam driven sea travel.

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