I'm a New Zealander and an ardent one at that being from 'Ngati Porou' on the East Coast of the North Island. At an early age we as a family found our local Maori a proud fun loving people who gave many hours of education and encouragement in the way of Maoridom. This I've personally cherished as taught through 'Mary Grey' our adorable Maori nanny from 'Tokomaru Bay' an iwi (tribe) known for its knowledge on healing properties. To all the New Zealand born, we are one nation of diverse cultures, simply known as 'Kiwis' a proud multicultural island nation in the far reaches of the Southern Pacific.