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Local Maori kaumatua Fed Whata shares a hongi with a young visitor at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua. The traditional pressing of noses' greeting exchanges the 'breath of life' Photo: Graeme Murray

Stunning greenstone poumanu sculpture carved by Lewis Gardiner of the Jade Factory, Rotorua - Photo: Graeme Murray

Maori maiden in contemporary flax costume under Kakahi Falls, Hells Gate, Rotorua. The 40°C falls are the largest hot waterfall in the southern hemisphere - Photo: Alick Saunders

Ihenga, the discoverer of Rotorua, graces the Wharenui at Waiariki Institute of Technology. Carved by Lyonel Grant. - Photo: Hannah Stone

Maori art fence in Government Gargens, Rotorua - Photo: Hannah Stone

Hinerongonui Kingi in traditional Maori feather cloak in front of the wharenui (Maori meeting house) on Wahiao Marae, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua - Photo: Graeme Murray

Traditional wero (Maori challenge) performed at Te Puia, Whakarewarewa

This traditional waka, handcrafted by members of the Mitai whanau, is as part of the cultural performance held nightly at Mitai - Photo: Graeme Murray

Henriata Nicholas works with traditional Maori tools to keep alive the ancient art of ta moko. Maori designs of significance are finely chiselled into the skin over many sessions - Photo: Graeme Murray

One of 12 carved wooden guardians forming the entranceway to Te Puia, Rotorua - Photo: Graeme Murray

Traditional Maori potatoes, piko piko fern fronds as well as other native herbs have been used in creating this venison dish from the Millennium Rotorua Hotel - Photo: Graeme Murray

Maori maiden in hot geothermal stream, Hells Gate, Rotorua - Photo: Alick Saunders

A young Rotorua Maori man displays his ta moko design - Photo: Hannah Stone

Maori singer and actor Mere Boynton posed for this photograph in front of Rotorua's Waitukei (Y2K) Millennium sculpture by Lyonel Grant in Government Gardens - Photo: Graeme Murray

A contemporary take on traditional Maori poi. Poi were traditionally made of flax, raupo or corn husks fashioned into a ball on the end of a cord - Photo: Hannah Stone

This maori maiden is part of a traditional kapa haka cultural performance group - Photo: Rob Tucker

One of 12 carved wooden guardians forming the entranceway to Te Puia, Rotorua - Photo: Graeme Murray

Kayakers on a day trip with Multi-Day Adventures, Ohau Chanel. Te Takinga Marae can be seen in the background- Photo: Graeme Murray

Stern post of a waka seen on Lake Rotorua. Mokoia Island in the background - Photo: Graeme Murray

Kapa haka group on Wahiao Marae, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua - Photo: Graeme Murray

A traditional maori feather cloak (kahu huruhuru) was the most highly prized traditional garment as a family and personal heirloom - Photo: Graeme Murray

Rotowhio Marae, part of a re-created fortified Maori village, at Te Puia incorporating the NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

A huge pounamu (green serpentine) boulder sits at the entranceway to Te Puia, Rotorua - Photo: Graeme Murray

Young maori boys imitate a carved wooden tekoteko. The out-thrust tongue signifies defiance of an enemy

This traditional kete (the Maori word for basket) is made of flax

Maori maiden in contemporary flax costume under Kakahi Falls, Hells Gate, Rotorua. The 40°C falls are the largest hot waterfall in the southern hemisphere - Photo: Alick Saunders

A woman from Whakarewarewa - The Living Village weaving flax into a traditional rourou to hold cooked food - Photo: Graeme Murray

One of the carvings on the Art Fence, Rotorua - Photo: Adrian Hodge

Prince's Gate archway at the entrance to Rotorua's Government Gardens was originally built in 1901. The Maori carvings are by Tene Waitere - Photo: Hannah Stone

The carving of Tutanekai by Albert Te Pou graces Rotorua's City Focus - Photo: Adrian Hodge

Rotorua Maori chef Charles Royal is a passionate advocate of the use of indigenous herbs and plants in cooking and food presentation - Photo: Rob Tucker

This wood and metal sculptural piece graces the entraceway to Te Puia. Floodlighting adds to the beauty of the sculpture of the 12 guardians from Maori mythology at night - Photo: Graeme Murray

A performer at Te Puia's evening cultural experience - Photo: Craig Robertson width=

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