Indigenous culture

New Zealand has a very distinctive and dynamic culture. The language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders are influenced by the culture of the country's native Maori people. New Zealanders and their culture are unique in the globe due to their location in the South Pacific and their passion for the outdoors, sports, and the arts.

Maori people still exist today all around New Zealand, and many of them are actively interested in preserving their language and culture. The marae serves as the center of social, cultural, and spiritual life in any Maori village. A communal "plaza" area known as a marae is comprised of a wharenui (meeting house) and wharekai (dining room). Traditional carvers contribute to the preservation of Maori culture by producing exquisite pieces that honor the past. Every carving has a narrative that may be understood by those with the right skills. Events are recorded and remembered using the body's position, surface patterns, and the form of the heads.