| − | '''Maoris''', the natives of [[New Zealand]], and a [[Polynesia]]n race, are distinguished for their bravery; are governed by chiefs, and speak a rich sonorous language; they are the most vigorous and energetic of all the South Sea islanders.<ref>{{Nuttall|Maoris}}</ref> | + | '''Maoris''', the natives of [[New Zealand]], and a [[Polynesia]]n race, are distinguished for their bravery; are governed by chiefs, and speak a rich sonorous language which is one of the three national languages of [[New Zealand]]. They are the most vigorous and energetic of all the South Sea islanders.<ref>{{Nuttall|Maoris}}</ref>. |