Photo: Wairakei Terraces Maori Men Group New Zealand

A group of Maori men gather together for a picture at the Wairakei Terraces near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand.

A group of five Maori men gather near a Pou or totem at the Wairakei Terraces near Taupo, New Zealand so visitors can capture their picture. Each of the men in this group is adorned in typical warrior clothing with different tattoos on their faces and legs.Some of the men carry spears, while others have knives which were used in the early years when Maori people fended for themselves.Dance and music shows which the Maori people take part in can be seen at the Wairakei Terraces as each group, either men or women, make a point of sharing their culture and traditions.Maori Warriors at the Wairakei Terraces near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand.