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“Inevitably it will happen,” said Mike Tavioni, who runs a carving and arts workshop dedicated to preserving Cook Islands Maori life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

As was the case six years ago, the response to the traditional Maori challenge was the prelude to a memorable win -- just England's ninth in 47 Tests against the All Blacks spanning 120 years.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

White was given the news at the Scotland training camp in Whangarei, New Zealand, where he was preparing to face the Maori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa this summer.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

In rugby union, regulations prevent opposing teams crossing the halfway line while New Zealand are performing the Maori war dance.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

While the Maori achieved some stunning temporary victories, they could not maintain an army constantly in the field and were in the end worn down by 18,000 full-time British troops.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond