Māori culture in Wellington
Māori cultural experiences: Te Papa’s Māori collections, guided waka experiences, heritage sites and respectful visiting tips.
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Guided waka experience in Wellington
What a guided waka (canoe) paddling experience on Wellington harbour involves, what it costs, and how it connects to the region's Māori history.
Hidden Māori treasures tour guide
A walking-tour guide to Wellington's pre-colonial Māori history: former pā sites, place names and their meanings, hidden beneath the modern CBD.
Te Papa Māori collections guide
A guide to Te Papa's Māori collections and marae: what's on display, cultural protocols to know, and how to get the most from a visit.
Te reo Māori basics for visitors
A practical primer on te reo Māori for visitors to Wellington: pronunciation basics, common phrases, and how to read regional place names correctly.