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MĀORI MARVELS

1 TAMAKI MĀORI VILLAGE

ROTORUA

Tamaki Māori Village was founded in 1989 and is located deep within an ancient Tawa forest in Rotorua. Here, visitors can take part in an evening experience that explores the Māori way of life. The experience lasts for three-and-a-half hours and visitors will witness ceremonial rituals and traditions, performances and storytelling. Tamaki also has many opportunities for fun, interactive learning including the chance to learn the haka, weaving, carving, tattooing and poi – a performance art. Visitors can also talk to members of the village and learn about their ancestry first-hand. On top

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