From the Classic period warfare was an important part of Māori culture. This continued through the contact period and was expressed during the 20th century by large groups of volunteers in the First and Second world wars. Currently Māori men are over-represented in the New Zealand Army, Navy and private military organisations. New Zealand's army is identified as its own tribe, Ngāti Tūmatauenga (Tribe of the War God).
From the Classic period warfare was an important part of Māori culture This continued through the contact period and was expressed during the 20th century by large groups of volunteers in the First and Second world wars Currently Māori men are over-represented in the New Zealand Army Navy and private military organisations New Zealand's army is identified as its own tribe Ngāti Tūmatauenga (Tribe of the War God)