Traditional M?ori arts play a large role in New Zealand art. They include whakairo (carving), raranga (weaving), kapa haka (group performance), whaik?rero (oratory), and t? moko (tattoo). The patterns and characters represented record the beliefs and genealogies (whakapapa) of M?ori.
People also ask, who are the native New Zealand people?
M?ori are the tangata whenua, the indigenous people, of New Zealand. They came here more than 1000 years ago from their mythical Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki. Today, one in seven New Zealanders identify as M?ori.
Additionally, is calling a New Zealander a Kiwi offensive?
“Kiwi” (/?kiwi/ KEE-wee) is a common self-reference used by New Zealanders, though it is also used internationally. Unlike many demographic labels, its usage is not considered offensive; rather, it is generally viewed as a symbol of pride and endearment for the people of New Zealand.
Why are New Zealanders called Kiwis?
The name ‘kiwi‘ comes from the curious little flightless bird that is unique to New Zealand. … During the First World War, New Zealand soldiers were referred to as ‘kiwis‘, and the nickname stuck. Eventually, the term Kiwi was attributed to all New Zealanders, who proudly embraced the moniker.
