The Maori people, the natives of New Zealand, have played a strong part in the development and success of the small island nation. Their ferocity and determination won the respect of the colonizing English, and to this day they are esteemed members of the society. They hold positions in their government and are in control of their own destinies. Their greetings and posture when having their picture taken for the outside world is a part …showed first 75 words of 539 total…

…showed last 75 words of 539 total…if you come and try to take what's ours.         Because the Maori chose to fight the English, it earned them respect and admiration. They are now in control of their own destiny and have been since the English came. They send a message out with each and every postcard, and although the stance has now become more of a show than reality. its message can still remind us of determination of one tribe of people.