IN this book Mrs. Rout reports the sacred lore of the Maori as faithfully transmitted to her by a Maori noble, Hohepa Te Rake, and solemn declarations to that effect by both participants in the ...

The ritual continues as Maori bring the fire from the mountain to the Whanganui River, or Te Awa Tupua, the river of sacred power. Maori tribes have controlled, cared for, and depended on the ...

Remember, while the tattoos ('ta moko') are beautiful, they're deeply personal and sacred. Always approach Maori traditions with respect. Understanding the Maori is to understand New Zealand's ...