I went through a phase of being very intrigued by Maori traditional culture. I think I was about eight. I also completely adored the kiwi bird and had a little kiwi pendant that Nana brought back from NZ. I just adored the swoop down arch shape of it.
Some of Nana's family were over there. Now some of my cousins live out there. My friend A, (who lives next door to friend L) has sons out there and Grandkids.
It seems almost bizarre to me that someone might not know of the Maori. But then there's a much stronger connection and interchange between the UK and NZ than with other countries.
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