The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, living on its North and South Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. They have a rich traditional culture that includes practices like ta moko tattooing and other body art. However, as with other indigenous groups affected by colonization, many Maori now struggle with issues like poverty, alcoholism, and substance abuse that have challenged their traditional way of life.

1. The Maori:Backround Contemporary Traditional Maori Culture,part1 "Who are the Maori" By:Larry Garcia Source:Mr.Ruben Meza,2012

2. The Maori are an indigenous culture of New Zealand.

3. New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the southeast coast of Australia

4. Some contemporary Maori are traditional,some are non-traditional,modern lives

5. One tradition of the Maori culture

6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko:tattooing or painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.

7. Traditional Maori culture is truly.

8. Sadly,like other conquered indigenous peoples,many Maori struggle with poverty,alcoholism and drug abuse.