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When the British first arrived in New Zealand, they had no food or water so they gave the Maori muskets (guns), alcohol and things such as new weapons. In return the Maori gave them what they needed to live and survive.

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Who did the Maori trade with?

they traded with themselves.


Why didn't the British give the trade that the Maori wanted?

The British did not give the trade that the Maori wanted because they sought to maintain their own economic and strategic interests in New Zealand, which often conflicted with the desires of the Maori people. The British were focused on expanding their own trade networks and maintaining control over key resources in the region.


Where did the Maori trade?

They traded pigs, flax baskets & mats, wood.


What weapons were used in the1800 maori wars?

The British used the standard British Army muskets and artillery cannons. The Maori used trade muskets, shotguns and tomahawks.


What is plural of Maori?

The plural of Maori is Maori.


What was one impact of early European contact on maori?

One positive aspect of European contact was trade - Maori traded food and flax to whalers, sealers and traders in return for muskets, metal and blankets. Metals were important for Maori because it made tasks easier and was a huge part of their advancement.


Do you have to be Maori to be in the NZ Maori party?

No. If you aren't Maori you can still be in the Maori party.


What did the maoris trade the europeans?

The Maori people traded goods such as flax, timber, and food with Europeans in exchange for metal tools, muskets, blankets, and other goods. This trade had both positive and negative impacts on Maori society as it introduced new technology but also led to intertribal conflicts and the spread of diseases.


Which Maori tribe first got hold of Muskets?

The Ngāpuhi tribe is considered one of the first Maori tribes to acquire muskets in the early 19th century. Their access to firearms changed the dynamics of conflict and trade among different Maori tribes and European colonists.


Why did the maori live near the sea?

The Maori settled near the sea because of its importance in providing food through fishing, easier transportation for trade and communication with other tribes, as well as spiritual connection to their ancestors and cultural traditions tied to the ocean.


What are some Maori laws?

maori laws are the laws created for the maori


How do you say money in Maori?

Money in Maori is "moni."