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Tag: Māori
Why you should be careful of fake greenstone in New Zealand
Looking for a pounamu pendant? Don’t be duped into buying fake greenstone. Read these tips on how and where you can find the real thing…
Kiwi Culture
Kiwi Culture Do you know about the hilarious moa hoax? And the difference between a hogget and Huntaway? Or want to score a fun seasonal job during your New Zealand summer? You won’t find these Kiwi insights in any ordinary travel pamphlet. Discover what makes the people and places of Aotearoa New Zealand so special….
What was the hakuwai bird? A tale where history and legend entwine
‘Hakuwai, hakuwai hakuwai…’ That’s the mysterious call of a creature known as the hākuwai bird, only ever heard around South Cape and Motu Tītī (the Muttonbird Islands) in New Zealand’s deep south. It was never overtly seen and it’s identity still remains a mystery.
The Tarawera phantom canoe: revisiting Aotearoa’s enduring mystery
The story of the Tarawera phantom canoe and deadly eruption will forever haunt the Rotorua region. Here is an overview of this mysterious piece of New Zealand history.
Helpful Māori words to learn when you explore Aotearoa
Improve your Te Reo Māori and discover the meanings of Aotearoa’s place names to better inform your travels!
5 interesting facts you might not know about Stewart Island/Rakiura
Five interesting facts about Rakiura/Stewart Island that you need to know. History – wildlife – wilderness – kiwi spotting – how to get there