1. Contemporary Traditional Maori,part 1 "Who are the Maori?" by Saul Martinez,1/10/12, period 1, culture and Geography source:Mr. Meza,2012

2. The Maori are indigenous culture of New Zealand.

3. New Zealand is a large island in the south pacific Ocean off the south east coast of Australia.

4. Some contemporary Maori are traditional, some live non- traditional,modern lives.

5. One tradition of Maori culture is the Haka war dance.

6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly weird but cool.

8. Sadly, like other conquered indigenous people , many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.