Maori Culture

New Zealand’s Maori people are a valued and integral part of the country’s multicultural society, possessing a strong cultural heritage of which they are rightly proud and which adds a rich texture and spiritual depth to life in New Zealand.

You’ll find aspects of Maori life everywhere you go – their myths, legends and stories permeate the New Zealand experience for both locals and visitors, iconic Maori design motifs such as the koru (spiral) are an iconic part of the nation’s artistic identity, and you’ll even find traditional Maori food items like the kumara (sweet potato) being served everywhere from cafés to fine dining restaurants.