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The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. The Maori people came from the Eastern Polynesian lands through island- jumping, it is believed that they came to New Zealand in canoes. Most of the Maori were hunters, fishermen and gardeners when they came to New Zealand.

The first visitors from Europe called the Maoris “New Zealanders” or “natives”, but the Maoris started using the word “Maori” to describe themselves. Because in the Maori language “Maori” means “natural”, “normal” or “ordinary”, which is a good description for the Maori people

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