The term Native New Zealand Bird can be summarized as the MAORI, a five letter word. The MAORI are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. They are believed to have arrived in New Zealand in waka hourua (canoes) from East Polynesia sometime between 1250 and 1300 CE. The MAORI have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their traditional art forms such as carving, weaving, and tattooing. They also have a strong spiritual connection to the land and sea, and many of their traditional beliefs and practices are still practiced today.