by chan chun » Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:53 am
Maori belongs to the Tahitic branch of the Eastern Polynesian language group. Prior to European colonization of New Zealand, there were two distinct Maori dialects: North Island Maori; and South Island Maori, which is now extinct.
Maori belongs to the Tahitic branch of the Eastern Polynesian language group. Prior to European colonization of New Zealand, there were two distinct Maori dialects: North Island Maori; and South Island Maori, which is now extinct.