Tag: maori culture
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10 Unusual New Zealand Travel Tips
From flat whites to spider bites, read these unusual NZ travel tips by our guest blogger, the Tiki Touring Kiwi.
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Magic moments on a Cape Reinga tour
Take a trip through history, a magical mystery tour to the tip of New Zealand, where amid sand, sea and stories you’ll find a very special place indeed.
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How the North Island got its name
Find out the story behind the Māori name for the North Island: Te Ika-a-Maui.