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'''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>.
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'''Maoris''', the natives of [[New Zealand]].They descended from an early [[Polynesia]]n race. They are distinguished for their bravery particulary during the [[New Zealand]] wars verses the [[British]] settlers. Early Maori society was well structured and was governed by chiefs much like a feudal civilization. Maori 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>.
 
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