New Zealand The traditional Māori village was the pā, a fortified hill-top settlement. Tree-fern logs and flax were the main building materials. As in Australia (see below) the term is now used mainly in respect of shopping or other planned areas.
New Zealand The traditional Māori village was the pā, a fortified hill-top settlement Tree-fern logs and flax were the main building materials. As in Australia .(se.e below) the term is now used mainly in respect of shopping or other planned areas