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from Hallertau, Liberty and Crouchers. And with a firmly entrenched coffee culture, you
can always find a decent double-shot.
Maori Culture
The all-conquering All Blacks rugby team, with its awesome Maori players, is just one
example of how Maori culture impresses itself on contemporary Kiwi life: across the
North Island you can hear Maori language, watch Maori TV, see
marae
(meeting houses),
join in a
hangi
(Maori feast), or catch a cultural performance with traditional Maori song,
dance and usually a blood-curdling
haka
(war dance). Venture to the North Island's East
Cape for the most authentic Maori experiences.