Who Are The Māori People Of New Zealand?

The Māori are the indigenous people of Aotearoa or what is today New Zealand. Famous for their haka, poi, and face tattoos. They're descended from Polynesians, the greatest voyagers the world has ever known. They hunted gigantic like mega-birds, terrified European colonists, and built a rich culture while isolated from the rest of the world.

But who are the Māori, what is their history, and what exactly is a Trojan Whale? Well, Let's Find Out!

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Penguin history of New Zealand by Michael King

Polynesian Mythology and Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealand Race, as Furnished by Their Priests and Chiefs by Sir George Grey

The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian Interpretation of Racial Conflict by James Belich

Kinds of Peace: Maori People After the Wars, 1870-85 by Keith Sinclair

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[iceleafofalba]

Wow, as a Maori, I was ready to cringe but this was really beautifully and respectfully made. This has more nuance than some history books written in aotearoa! I truly appreciate the effort and love put into this video, Thank you so much for this amazing international resource, Arohanui

[profivcxx]

As a Māori you've told the story better than New Zealands education system

[slevin]

As a Māori myself, having not really grown up with the culture, this video made me emotional. I was never taught this in schools, and my Mum keeps telling me that I need to start embracing my culture more. I will start today. Thank you for this informative video!

[Blariblary]

Both my grandfathers were fluent in the language but chose not to pass on the language to either of my parents. Now they're both dead, but I'm not giving up on relearning the language in my own time :) This was a cool informative video and I really appreciate it!

[ahorrell]

As a kiwi, I expected this to be full of errors. But (apart from the pronunciation of Māori words) this was actually really really good. Well done!

[JackRackam]

Ah yes, the ole "accidentally mistranslated" treaty trick. Gets ya every time

[thesungodterry]

I’m Māori and I know most of what is stated in this video but I’d never heard of the Trojan whale lol I learned something new today. Thanks

[skittles]

Im glad you went into detail and didnt shy away from the pronunciation. Our language is slowly dying and people wanting to avoid it due to its difficulty is one of the reasons why. Love this video! Kia kaha x

[chebra]

Being Maori, i was a little concerned at the start of this vid but i can honestly say that i am impressed and humbled with the depth of research that has obviously gone into this. Thank you

[staceyreiri]

Sad how a 30 minute video taught me more about my ancestors than my entire schooling in NZ

[AncientAccounts]

defeated giant mega birds? Well thats one way Kiwis can flex on Aussies and Emus

[mavywavy]

As a Hawaiian, I would like to say Aroha to all of the Māori who might see this video and comment. Your guys culture and way of living is so unique and amazing to learn about, I hope you all are proud of your culture like how I’m proud of mine and never forget that we are from the greatest sea voyagers from all of humankind. 💜

[leonhuinga]

As a Maori growing up in Aotearoa. This was well articulated & Very respectful to our culture thank you so much.

[sofa-qing]

As an Aussie, I’d love to see a 27 minute video on “who are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of Australia”

[BoldRam]

One of the most clear, concise and well researched Maori / New Zealand history doco's i've seen. Well done team!!

[sammyp]

I came here to learn more about the Māori people after seeing the Haka dance performed in New Zealand’s parliament.

[chaytonsheargold]

I live in Australia, and I had never heard or seen anything about this history!! Thank you for the crash course, I am certainly going to look further into Maori history.

[kikivoorburg]

I’ve lived in New Zealand and always found that they did a remarkably good job at promoting and conserving Māori culture when compared to other post-colonial countries. Of course, since I’m not Māori myself I can’t be certain, but from an outside perspective it seemed to be highly respected.

[justtzortz]

Everytime im watching maoris im crying from respect. New Zealanders fought bravely in the greeks side the nazis in the battle of Crete. Thank to new Zealanders from the bottom of my heart. I wont forget

[trygveevensen]

This is criminally underrated, am researching for a school project and this is actually very enjoyable, thanks