It is widely believed that the first people that arrived in New Zealand came from Polynesia. Most Historians believe that they landed in New Zealand over 700 years ago. Although they were originally from many different country's these settlers learned to live together and eventually formed they're own distinct culture named Maori. Maori have their own language,Traditions and Culture.
Go on this Link to read a short story about a famous man in Maori mythology (Maui).
3 Facts about Maui
:He has magical powers
:He is a trickster
:He has 4 brothers