The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, living on the large island in the South Pacific Ocean located off the southeast coast of Australia. While some Maori continue traditional cultural practices like the Haka war dance and moko facial tattoos, others have adopted non-traditional, modern lifestyles, and like other indigenous groups, many Maori struggle with issues such as poverty, alcoholism, and drug abuse.

1. Contemporary traditional Maori culture, part 1 "who are the Maori" by leslie alvarado 1-11-12 culture and geography Mr.Ruben Meza ,2012