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Maori NZ. By : James- 6A. Cultures in the past . They rule by tribal chief. Maori called themselves “ People of the Lava. ” Families live together in huts Each tribe has a chief The main source of transportation is “ Canou “
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Maori NZ By : James- 6A
Cultures in the past • They rule by tribal chief. • Maori called themselves “ People of the Lava. ” • Families live together in huts • Each tribe has a chief • The main source of transportation is “ Canou “ • The key values of their culture is : spiritually, land, hospitality, and ancestor. • Their culture involve food, clothing, and arts
Changes of cultures • The Maori culture has changed because of the very small numbers of Europeans who visit NZ in the 18 century and early 19 century • Before European arrived in NZ Maori had a diet of seafood and birds for protein, and imported crops. These crops, carried across the Pacific by their ancestor.
Cultures in present • The culture still play a big part in the lives of many modern Maori in NZ are an intrinsic part of kiwi culture for NZ
Changes • Maori lost much of their land through europeancolonisation and over the past decades some have been comepensated for their loss.
Present day • Now, many Maori lives in urban areas, away from their tribal regions, their marae remains an integral part of their life. The statistic from the NZ census ( 2006 ) • One in seven people in NZ were Maori • Nearly nine in 10 Maori lived in north island • The Maori population had grown 7,4 % over the last 5 years
Past about belief • In the past Maori believe in gods which represent the sky, forest, earth, and forces of nature. • They also believe that the spirit of their ancestor could be called upon the help them in times of need or War. • Maori believe system are : dynamic, derived partly from a religious base, central Maori life.
Changes • When European colonized NZ the European spread their religions like Christian and Catholic, so in the present times many of the people believe in Christian and Catholic and a small beliefs of Maori.
Present about beliefs • Today maori tend to be followers of presby terianism, the church of Jesus Christ of latter day of Maorichristian groups such as Ratana and ringatu, but with catholic , anglica and methodist groupings also promonent. There is also a very communities of Maori Muslim.
Economic present • The economic of Maori has worthed $ 16.5 billion in 2005 / 2006. they owned commercial assets that : • 52% were invested in primary industries processing primary products. • 8% in secondary industries-processing primary products. • 40%tertiary industries-service industries, particularly tourism.
Past • Maori lives internal areas and were mainly engaged in the household production of food crops, hunts, fishing and trading. • The maori economy based on a barter system • Hapu (subtribes) and Iwi ( tribes )exchanges goods or a regular basis.
bibliography • www.newzealand.com/travel/media/features/maori-culture/maori_maori-culture_guide.cfn • www.landcareresearch.co.nz/science/living/indigeniongknowledge/land_use/maori/beliefs • www.teara.govt.nz/en/nga_haumi-a_iwi_maori_investment/page-1