New Zealand

See how Kiwis celebrate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, events, and local traditions.

Explore the story of Ngāi Tahu, from their ancestral origins and journey south to their deep connections with Te Waipounamu, whakapapa, mahinga kai, pounamu, and cultural heritage today.

Ngāti Porou, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest Māori iwi, is defined by its ancestral connections, East Coast rohe, Maunga Hikurangi, Waiapu River, cultural identity, history, and influential figures such as Sir Āpirana Ngata.

Discover Ngāpuhi, New Zealand’s largest Māori iwi, and explore its origins, ancestral homeland, remarkable growth, defining history, and enduring influence in Aotearoa today.

Discover the meaning of Aotearoa and explore how this Māori name reflects ancestral navigation, language, history and a deep connection to New Zealand’s land and identity.

Far beyond standard hospitality, manaakitanga is the art of uplifting others' dignity (mana) through empathy, generosity, and mutual respect.

Whānau means family in te reo Māori, but the idea reaches far beyond a household. It includes extended relatives, shared responsibility, mutual care, and a strong sense of belonging.

Whakapapa is much more than Māori genealogy—it is a foundational framework connecting people to their ancestors, land, and universe.

Discover the meaning, traditions, and cultural significance of Matariki, the Māori New Year.

Discover why New Zealanders are called Kiwis and how the nickname began.