September 19, 2023

Rafting and Culture: Exploring Māori Traditions in Rotorua

  Over 40% of residents in Rotorua are Māori, amounting to almost 30,000 people! From an abundance of indigenous food, carving, weaving and traditional massage to the tangible spirit of manaakitanga (hospitality) shared between locals and tourists, vibrant Māori traditions live on in Rotorua in a multitude of ways. The most significant of these traditions…