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Whether you have questions about Māori culture, feedback on our website, or suggestions for additional content, we'd love to hear from you. Our team is dedicated to sharing accurate and respectful information about Te Ao Māori.
About This Website
Te Ao Māori was created to share accurate and respectful information about Māori culture, history, and language. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive resource that honors the depth and richness of Māori traditions while making this knowledge accessible to a global audience.
Our Mission
To educate and inspire understanding of Māori culture while maintaining the utmost respect for Māori values, traditions, and intellectual property rights.
Accuracy
We strive to present information that is accurate, well-researched, and representative of Māori perspectives. However, we acknowledge that Māori knowledge is vast and diverse.
Respect
This website respects the intellectual property and cultural rights of Māori. We acknowledge that Māori knowledge belongs first and foremost to Māori communities.
Contributions
If you have suggestions for additional content, corrections, or wish to contribute to this resource, please contact us. We welcome input from Māori communities.
Support Māori Culture
There are many ways to support Māori culture and communities:
Learn Te Reo
Learning the Māori language is one of the best ways to support and sustain the culture. Many free and paid resources are available for all levels of learners.
Support Māori Businesses
Purchase from Māori-owned businesses, particularly artists, weavers, carvers, and other cultural practitioners who keep traditional arts alive.
Visit Marae and Cultural Centers
Many marae offer visitor experiences and cultural tours. These visits provide insight into Māori culture while supporting tribal communities.
Support Language Revitalization
Contribute to or volunteer with organizations working to revitalize te reo Māori, such as language nests, kura kaupapa, and immersion programs.