List of Māori people
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This is a list of people belonging to the indigenous race of New Zealand, generally believed to have arrived from eastern Polynesia between AD 800 and 1300. There has been considerable intermarriage with later immigrants, but people with any Māori ancestry may consider themselves to be Māori.
Others may be found in the Māori-language Wikipedia.
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[edit] Actors/Actresses
| Name | Iwi/Tribe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Castle-Hughes | Born in Australia, but mother is Māori and the family moved to New Zealand when she was four. Youngest Best Actress nominee. | |
| Rhys Castle-Hughes | Brother of Keshia Castle-Hughes, currently starring in The Lost Children | |
| Russell Crowe | Ngāti Porou ancestry through his maternal grandmother | |
| Cliff Curtis | Star of Whale Rider, among others | |
| Daniel Logan | Starred as Boba Fett in Star Wars Episode II | |
| Lawrence Makoare | Starred in The Lord of the Rings | |
| Temuera Morrison | Well known Māori actor | |
| David Wikaira-Paul | Shortland Street actor |
[edit] Television Presenters
| Name | Iwi/Tribe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Willie Jackson | Former politician; currently a television presenter on his own show | |
| Brendon Pongia | former Tall Black, currently a television presenter on Good Morning | |
| Te Atirau Paki | Co-host of Pukana | |
| Matai Smith | Hosts Pukana | |
| Kaa Williams | Host of Manu Rere on Māori Television |
[edit] Musicians
| Name | Iwi/Tribe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jemaine Clement | Flight of the Conchords | |
| Chanel Cole | Ngāi Tahu | Australian Idol finalist |
| Howard Morrison | Uncle of Temuera Morrison | |
| Jon Stevens | Lead singer of Noiseworks and INXS | |
| Kiri Te Kanawa | Ngāti Porou (whangai iwi) | opera singer |
[edit] Politicians
| Name | Iwi/Tribe | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Awatere Huata | |||
| Georgina Beyer | |||
| Tuariki Delamere | |||
| Joe Hawke | |||
| Taurekareka Henare | |||
| Tau Henare | |||
| Dave Hereora | |||
| Parekura Horomia | |||
| Alamein Kopu | |||
| Sandra Lee-Vercoe | |||
| Moana Mackey | Ngāti Porou, Ue Pohatu | Current Labour list MP | |
| Nanaia Mahuta | |||
| Ron Mark | |||
| Tuku Morgan | |||
| Apirana Ngata | |||
| Mahara Okeroa | |||
| Pita Paraone | |||
| Hekia Parata | |||
| Edwin Perry | |||
| Mita Ririnui | |||
| Dover Samuels | |||
| Pita Sharples | |||
| John Tamihere | |||
| Georgina Te Heuheu | |||
| Metiria Turei | |||
| Tariana Turia | Former Labour Party MP; currently leader of the Māori Party | ||
| Rana Waitai | |||
| Koro Wetere | |||
| Tu Wyllie |
[edit] Sportspeople
| Name | Iwi/Tribe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pero Cameron | Tall Blacks player. Member of all-tournament team at the 2002 FIBA World Championship. | |
| Michael Campbell | Golfer. Winner of the 2005 U.S. Open. | |
| Ron Cribb | ||
| Troy Flavell | ||
| George Nepia | ||
| Adam Parore | Former Black Caps wicketkeeper | |
| Caleb Ralph | ||
| Buck Shelford | Former All Blacks captain | |
| Carlos Spencer | ||
| Michael Walker |
