NZ - The Maori Directory

Welcome to Bayheritage Educational Tours. We provide unique LEOTC cultural heritage experiences. We provide personalised group tours of up to 35 people as well as individualised visits to historic sites and picturesque scenic views.

As part of their exceptional service, Balustrading Concepts offer a free measure and quote, as well as full installation. From a small handrail for your front steps to a ten storey apartment building, Balustrading Concepts are able to deliver a professional service and quality product that is second to none.

Retail shopping from a Maori perspective to an international and domestic tourist market. Awhina promotes and sells indigenous art by Maori artists of the finest qualities.

Awarua Research & Development is a community/marae-based research and monitoring centre whose mission is "To enhance the well-being and health of the environment and community, with the emphasis on local knowledge as the key. Sustaining and utilising our natural resources to their full potential. Environmental sustainability - economic development and cultural.

Te Reo Irirangi O Whanganui (Awa FM) officially opened its own premises and began broadcasting on the 17th of June 1991. In the opening address we were encouraged announcers to remain true to the mita (distinct dialect) of Whanganui iwi.

Avondale Markets is held every Sunday 6.00am to 12noon. Strong Polynesian and Asian influence with a multitude of stalls, arts and crafts, new and used products and produce, clothes and general bric-a-brac. A great day out in a multicultural atmosphere.

Maori resources: Taonga Database, Canoe Traditions, Newspapers and Electronic Text, Tangata People, Maori Tradition, Tribal Organisations, Treaty of Waitangi, Whenua Land, Tribunal, Origins, Maori Creation Traditions, Hawaiki, Pacific Migrations, Matariki. Virtual Gallery, Geography Map... a hive of resources.

For 150 years Auckland Museum, has protected and cared for the taonga, the treasures, of Iwi and Hapu from throughout Aotearoa. And together we are now forging ahead, to create new levels of understanding and enlightenment in the presentation of Maori culture and customary values, that will benefit all visitors to the Museum.

Auckland Fish Market is Auckland's only seven-day fresh food market selling ultra-fresh fish, fruit, veges, delicatessen goods and premium-grade meat. Upstairs, Auckland's only dedicated seafood cooking school. Retailers (7am - 7pm), Seafood School (9am - 5pm) and Auction - 6am (viewing 5am - 5.50am) 7 days a week.

Traditionally Maori were an auahi kore / smokefree culture. Auahi Kore works to change attitudes towards smoking, encourage Maori to either stop smoking or not to start and to reclaim this smokefree status.