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Creation __ Read the Maori creation myth then use the links at the bottom of the pages to read other Maori creation stories. Learn how the Kiwi lost its wings among other things. - From maori.org.nz - http://www.maori.org.nz/korero/ 

Frequently Asked Questions __ A FAQ page dealing with some of the most common questions asked about Maori culture and life. - From maori.org.nz - http://www.maori.org.nz/faq/ 

Images Library __ Free for use clip-art with Maori themes. - illustrated - From whakaahua.maori.org.nz - http://whakaahua.maori.org.nz/index.htm 

Kia ora - Welcome to Maori Land Court Website __ Learn about the court and what it means to the Maori and to New Zealand. - illustrated - From Government of New Zealand - http://www.justice.govt.nz/maorilandcourt/ 
 
Maori Carving Information - Reading Heads __ A source for understanding Maori carvings. You will find several articles and a gallery. - illustrated - From maori.org.nz - http://www.maori.org.nz/whakairo/ 

Maori Genealogy / Whakapapa Maori __ "Maori culture, history, myth and legend encapsulated in whakapapa / genealogy." - From maaori.com - http://maaori.com/whakapapa/ 

Maori Health __ "This site seeks to provide information About Māori Health and highlight the policies, programmes and people Addressing Māori Health." - illustrated - From Government of New Zealand - http://www.maorihealth.govt.nz/ 

The Maori Language Commission __ Learn about the Maori language, its history and current usage. Many articles, reports and links related to the preservation of the language. - From Government of New Zealand - http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/english/index.shtml 

Maori Law Review __ "The Maori Law Review is a reporter of law affecting Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand/Aotearoa. The Review is published monthly and has been running since December 1993. It is distributed in Australia, Canada and the USA." You will find back issues online. - From bennion.co.nz - http://www.bennion.co.nz/mlr/ 

Maori legends from Lytton High School Gisborne __ Just what the title says it is. A brief collection of Maori stories. - From Lytton High School Gisborne - http://www.interlink.org.nz/projects/myth/mythlytt.html

 
Maori News Online and Maori Portal - Te Karere Ipurangi __ An extensive all purpose site about Maori and Maori issues, culture, history, law, politics and more. - maorinews.com - http://maorinews.com/karere/ 

maori.org.nz Main Maori Site on the Net __ Well the title sort of gives away the fact that you will find a lot of information here ranging from history and culture to politics. - illustrated - From maori.org.nz - http://www.maori.org.nz/ 

Maori Religion and Mythology Index __ A series of click-to-read chapters. - From sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/mrm/ 

Maori Research Sources and Resources - He Kete Matauranga __ A great place to begin your online research projects about the Maori. - From maaori.com - http://maaori.com/research/ 

Maori Tattoo __ Learn about the history and meaning of this Maori art form. - illustrated - from janeresture.com - http://www.janeresture.com/oceania_tattoos/newzealand.htm 

Maoris may have come from China __ Learn about the genetic research backing this idea. - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/148892.stm

Marae Procedure (Kawa) __ Learn what a Marae Hui is, what it accomplishes and basic rules for having one. - From cs.waikato.ac.nz - http://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/GradConf/kawa.shtml 

New Zealand and the Maori flag __ "In 1990 there was a national flag competition in New Zealand. None of the entries showed any Maori acknowledgement or inspiration. The TE KAWARIKI therefore held their own Maori flag competition. And the winning entry is shown above on this page." - illustrated - From Boreale&4WIYC - http://www.itv.se/~boreale/nznext.htm 

Te Puni Kokiri __ This is the website of The Ministry of Māori Development. You will find an enormous amount of information ranging from regional developmental and housing to culture and history. - illustrated - From Government of New Zealand - http://www.tpk.govt.nz/ 

Toi Maori Aotearoa - Developing Maori Art in New Zealand __ A website dedicated to contemporary and traditional Maori arts. You will find articles, news, galleries and links. a place to spend some time. - illustrated - From maoriart.org.nz - http://www.maoriart.org.nz/ 

The Treaty of Waitangi Website __ The official government website about the treaty and related issues. - illustrated - From government of New Zealand - http://www.treatyofwaitangi.govt.nz/ 

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