MAORI DOCUMENTARY | Meeting the Māori people of New Zealand

We've travelled through New Zealand to shoot a documentary about the Māori. They are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand and arrived about 1000 years ago and became the first people in New Zealand.

Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand and the fascinating stories of the Māori. Learn more about the Haka, History, Ta Moko (tattoo) and the connection the Māori have with nature.

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[od]

My favourite part of this is the people going from performing their Haka, being loud and expressive even intimidating, then they start talking and they have the most polite and cheerful accent it's great

[moreme]

Man! Colonizers really did try to destroy any and every culture that was not like theirs! I’m glad the Maori culture and language survived!

[tatearnold]

My life has been so enriched by the kindness and friendship of my Maori pals. Beautiful people, land, and culture. Thank you for opening your hearts to us. Much respect from the US

[felixd]

i think maori culture is one of the most beautiful and unique cultures there is

[sekai]

Wow! Started crying watching the first minute of your video. Amazing. From a Maori living in Australia it really hits home for me. This documentary shows our Beautiful Scenery, Culture & what it means to be Maori. Beautifully done, im so proud.

[meebee]

Thank you for showing respect to the Indigenous Maori people and giving them the opportunity to share their voice, traditions and spiritual connection to nature and the land . You have honored and respected my Indigenous ancestors and culture. Thank you.

[teodoramarkova]

Amazing people, who saved their treasures despite everything. Greetings from Bulgaria

[SizzlesDiaries]

This reminds me of the Himba tribe in my country, despite colonization they language and culture mamaged to survive. I love exploring unique culture of the world. The Maori people are just beautiful 😍

[edbroaotearoa]

You are all welcome to Aotearoa, come and have a look or stay, we hope you enjoy your time here. We appreciate your journey here and offer our friendship and safety wherever you travel.

[jacintarodriguez]

We went to New Zealand 2 years ago and visited the Whakarewarewa living Maori village. I can’t wait to come back to this beautiful country

[andrifa]

Amazing Maori people, cool tattoos! Cheers from Indonesian Dayak tribe, kia ora! 🇳🇿🇮🇩

[darkangelboy]

I heard that maoris are very friendly and welcoming to people coming from different places around the world and my friend told me that you were so kind to him when he payed you a visit in New Zealand can’t wait one day to visit New Zealand
Kia Ora Greetings from UAE 🇦🇪 🇦🇪

[UnleashedTraining]

Some of the greatest warriors in the world. I believe this warrior spirit is carried into sports, and is one of the reasons NZ dominates at rugby, despite being such a small country.

[Darwinsmom]

New Zealand is my favourite place on Earth. Being born in Germany to a Canadian soldier stationed there was an incredible gift. My parents tell me that I made my first international trip at just 6 weeks, when my family went camping in the BeNeLux countries (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg) Virtually every Sunday drive brought at least three new passport stamps. Of all of the countries I have visited, no place has ever had the impact on my soul that New Zealand has had. So profound is my sense admiration for the country and my love of its people, that if I could up stakes and move there, I would. In a heartbeat, and with zero regret. My fondest wish is for my last view of this life to be staged beneath the Long White Cloud. New Zealand is so much more than The Lord of The Rings. I must confess, though, that I discovered both LOTR and my family connection to New Zealand at roughly the same time. Probably made the cumulative effect much more profound, but I am in love with the place!

[rightuppercut]

Great documentary about Maori culture in New Zealand. Well done. Really enjoyed it. 👍🏼

[alayssia]

This makes me love NZ and the Māori people even more. Such beautiful unity.

[marlenahernandez]

I love how people can be so proud of their cultures and share with those who want to learn. thank you for this. I too am proud of my family roots and teaching my children the importance if culture, family and the earth who gives us what we need😍😍😍

[Sarah.Riedel]

I lived in New Zealand for two years. Beautiful, stunning country.

[kathygolas]

After seeing a my first Haka video I was enthralled by the passion and heart that goes into it. The Maori people are amazing and beautifully passionate. I would love to go to New Zealand and immerse myself in this beautiful culture.❤❤❤❤❤

[moziboy]

This documentary from someone outside of Aotearoa is the very best I've seen hands down.
You captured so many facets of our culture it was simply amazing.