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- 3. New Zealand is a large island in the South Pacific Ocean off the South East coast of Australia.
- 5. One tradition of the Maori culture is the Haka war dance. The dance however is now performed for ceremonial purposes, not war.
- 6. Another tradition of the Maori is Ta moko: tattooing for painting the face and body with dark arching patterns.
- 8. Sadly, like other conquered indigenous peoples, many Maori struggle with poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse.