| − | '''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>. | + | '''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>. The majority of the Maori follow Christianity. |