Maoris

In New Zealand the increase in the Maori population began as far back as the turn of the century and the number of Maoris is now probably greater than it was when settlement began.

The Unsinkable Commonwealth 1967

It seems to me unjust that the idea should be circulated that the Maoris are a source of danger to the

Venereal Diseases in New Zealand (1922) Report of the Special Committee of the Board of Health appointed by the Hon. Minister of Health New Zealand. Committee of the Board of Health

The Maoris are the most remarkable native peoples of the Pacific.

Wealth of the World's Waste Places and Oceania Jewett Castello Gilson

For the rest, Hongi and the Maoris were the war lords, and the fiery torch was generally abroad.

The Romance of a Pro-Consul Milne, James, 1865- 1911

For the rest, Hongi and the Maoris were the war lords, and the fiery torch was generally abroad.

The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. James Milne 1908

The Maoris are a mighty race -- the finest ever known;

Saltbush Bill, J. P. 1902

Zealand were a dark-skinned race called Maoris, a people lithe and handsome of body, though generally plain of features: open, frank and happy in youth, grave and often melancholy in their older years.

History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 George Sutherland 1880

Whilst anchored in Chevalier Creek, Surville was overtaken by a frightful tempest, which brought him within an ace of destruction, but his sailors had such confidence in his nautical ability that they felt no anxiety, and obeyed his orders with a _sang froid_ of which, unfortunately, the Maoris were the sole spectators.

Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century Jules Verne 1866

Mixed with the Maoris were the sailors of the 'Galatea,' rolling about the streets, and, like them, frequent customers of the public-houses.

A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles 1858

Quick note: at the time your mom was on mission, "Maoris" was generally accepted, but now, in keeping with Māori use of plurals, it's Māori or Maori.

Land Of My Bones. karenhealey 2010