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Still do. Species that are hunted have changed though.

Maori hunted on a daily basis. They hunted for survival purposes. Maori hunted to feed their families, visitors to their villages, and for celebrations.

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Maori traditionally hunted for food, resources, and cultural practices throughout their history in New Zealand, prior to European colonization. Hunting was a significant aspect of their subsistence lifestyle, primarily targeting various bird species, seals, and the now extinct moa bird.

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