WHERE IS MAORI COME FROM?

Abstract

According to Maori folklore, the discovery of New Zealand involved a significant number of migrants canoeing from Polynesia. The myth became not only a source of pride among the ethnic groups of Maori but also served to justify their claims over the land, villages, and all their treasures. The stories of their ancestors, naming of geographical features, and important tribal traditions validated the, occupation, mana, and the rights of their descendants to hold authority over such places.

The acceptance of Maori as part of the national culture has saved New Zealand from experiencing racial tensions found in other parts of the world.