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GO BEYOND PHOTO OPS TO UNDERSTAND MAORI CEREMONY AND TRADITION Sure, a photo of you attempting the haka can make for a cool Insta shot, but go beyonda grab ‘n dash photo op when it comes to Maori customs and traditions. On Intrepid trips visiting Murupara, join a Maori elder who will show you around the Ngati Manawa Tribal lands and share the history and culture of this tribe. Afterwards, you'll get the chance to not only learn the haka (and how it’s used) but to also weave your own dinner plate out of flax plants before tucking into a hangrdinner —a traditional Maori feast cooked in an underground oven DON’T JUST STAND THERE, GET INVOLVED In Abel Tasman National Park, put your paddling to the test in a waka~a traditional Maori war canoe. You'll receive a karakia (blessing) before you set off and learn tikanga (waka etiquette) as you row over calm waters. Near Franz Josef Glacier, attend a Maori jewellery-making workshop and create your own pounamu (greenstone) pendant and learn about this stone's important symbolism in Maori culture. “Often you can’t get a true Tans od Cae) ACKNOWLEDGE THE WORK TO BE DONE AND TODAY’S CHALLENGES Maori culture isn't just about histories; it's a vibrant living culture. When you meet Maori guides and hosts on your travels, keep your ears, eyes and mind open. Ask questions, not just about traditions, customs and history, but about life today. Maori culture is being integrated day-to-day in Aotearoa, where do you think we could do better? Taking the time to understand the people and the lives behind the stories you hear and the attractions you visit will ensure you're heading home with one of the best souvenirs you can get — a new perspective.
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