How is te taiao reflected in toi Māori?

Mā tō rourou, mā tōku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your contributions and my contributions the collective will flourish.


Whanaungatanga between tangata whenua and te taiao is evident across te ao Māori. The connections that exist between human beings, land, water, flora, and fauna, and the metaphysical world are reflected throughout art, music, and language. 

In this section, explore how connections to te taiao are expressed through creative art forms  such as kōwhaiwhai, raranga, and taonga puoro.

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