Can people stop complaining about how she is pronouncing the Maori words? I'm Maori and I'm not taking personal offense to it. You have to consider that the words we're familiar with, aren't as quite recognisable to her. Michelle and Daven didn't grow up in New Zealand. If she had said her Vietnamese name, most of us wouldn't even be able to repeat the sound. Besides, there are a lot of people who live here who pronounce Maori words awkwardly. She's actually not doing a bad job. For a country that is so multi-cultured, I still can't understand why many of the people who live in New Zealand still get flustered over things like pronunciation.
Exactly, these people complaining about the pronunciation don't take a moment to realise that they aren't familiar with these words. How many of us could walk into any country in the world and pronounce the language correctly? Heaps of people in New Zealand who can't pronounce Maori properly, direct your ire there lol.
Wow Aotearoa looks so beautiful from a foreigner's eyes. They made it look so cool. When in reality we all know how long a Powhiri can get... But then again it's always tourist attractions and showy in Rotorua lol. That's some pretty flash food. I'm glad they enjoyed their experience with Maori culture. Makes me quite proud :D
Brother Kemara Kennedy presenting the matataki.....true practitioner of taiaha. Awesome to see the bros and sisters.....those karu ruru Nero Panapa.....deadly.
Michelle I love you and your vids... These wanderlust eps are much MORE interesting than these previous eps. why? I think because it's direct to our expectations with real things and real stories... Keep moving Fawn! Love you all
This week I have been studying Maori culture for my Indigenous media class. So I was very excited to see your new video was about the Maori! The Haka is probably one of my favorite parts of Maori culture.
i just read the book The Whale Rider, and it's about the Maori culture. I love how you give us a little inside look into their customs. Thank you Michelle.
I really love this culture. I. Love how everyone participates about other cultures. I am so proud to have and been a part of some of the cultures in the world.
Sometimes I wish I was a visitor to New Zealand, I was born and live here yet there is all this stuff I have never even thought to experience, these videos are great btw, I am loving this series
LOOOOOOVE IT!!!! Going there is on my bucket list! I grew up in a community with a large Samoan population, so I have a ton of respect for all of Polynesia! But the people of New Zealand stole my heart after my day at the Polynesia Cultural Center on Oahu :)
I reckon Daven did really well in his haka and so did Michelle in her poi dance! awesome lol. and I liked how Jerry described the difference between the Samoan pe'a and the Maori peka, loved this vid. Can't wait to see how you've experienced the rest of your trip here :D
Don't underestimate the reputation of NZ! As far as I know, it has become the most popular travel destination for European students in their semester abroad. I would love to visit this country at least once in my lifetime!!
I had to learn the poi ball dance in my high school dance class! its pretty fun once you do the windmill or helicopter looking moves, though we used two balls on strings instead of one.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us :) you make me wanna go to New Zealand now, everything is pretty rad and u two look like you really had a great time ^^ the talk about the Maori tattoo is so interesting, travelling and learning about different cultures is a great experience I wish someday I can travel too. :3
ahh i am so proud i am born in the beautiful country. i lived overseas for 2 yrs and coming back makes you really appreciate the people and unique culture of NZ. watching this series gets me all teary-eyed! PROUD TO BE A KIWI!
I visited Rotorua! The Maori village was awesome. And it was so nice to see them keep their culture alive. Oh and I loved the Hangi food, especially kumara :D
+Jacqueline Tuisaula He patai noa iho taku he aha te take o te mangeretanga ki te whakamaori i a 'Aotearoa' ma to 'Zealand hou'. Ki au nei he whakaaro pakeha te mahi
it is o amazing to seeeeeeeee and feel the good energy. i cjanged accounting for makeup (though i am an accountant already) i feel awesome so see that i made the right desicions....and that it makes a difference. i love you guys
Itd be nice if you made these videos alittle longer in each segment per week! :) The show is great but itd be nice to include a bit more, since I am sure there is alot of stuff that is cut out of these shows :D
I guess it is shocking when here, tattoos need to mean something BEFORE it gets printed onto your skin, but for Daven (and in America generally), tattoos are more for aesthetic purposes. I'm glad (and also surprised) that he actually decided to take the time to actually ask about what it meant and try to understand it.
I widh that just one day i have the chance to do all of those amazing things and visiting all of those beautiful places, bt since i can't in the moment it's really nice to have you guys that are so sweet and have all that work to shows us this amazing vedeos.:D
It wouldn't make sense if you didn't pick up the leaf. The whole thing with visitors and hosts outside the marae is a welcoming ceremony, or Powhiri, where two separate tribes or entities become one when on the marae. The leaf is a peace offering between the two entities, and picking it up symbolises the acceptance. Not picking it up probably meant war.
New Zealand isn't insignificant! Everyone I know, including me, would love to visit, see the land, and learn more about the peoples that live there! :)
My Hawaii Island school, did the Haka for a Mayday ceremony. And I tell you it what hilarious and pain full. Slapping your thigh and chest was a pain. But I got a good lesson through it.
This was a great video. They're getting better and better. Although I feel that the guy could have gotten something a little better than cookies. Like wine or something.
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Can people stop complaining about how she is pronouncing the Maori words? I'm Maori and I'm not taking personal offense to it. You have to consider that the words we're familiar with, aren't as quite recognisable to her. Michelle and Daven didn't grow up in New Zealand. If she had said her Vietnamese name, most of us wouldn't even be able to repeat the sound.
Besides, there are a lot of people who live here who pronounce Maori words awkwardly. She's actually not doing a bad job. For a country that is so multi-cultured, I still can't understand why many of the people who live in New Zealand still get flustered over things like pronunciation.
Exactly, these people complaining about the pronunciation don't take a moment to realise that they aren't familiar with these words. How many of us could walk into any country in the world and pronounce the language correctly? Heaps of people in New Zealand who can't pronounce Maori properly, direct your ire there lol.
Its not that difficult to repeat after hearing. I dont hold it against them...but it really isnt that difficult if you actually try a little bit
Wow Aotearoa looks so beautiful from a foreigner's eyes. They made it look so cool. When in reality we all know how long a Powhiri can get... But then again it's always tourist attractions and showy in Rotorua lol. That's some pretty flash food. I'm glad they enjoyed their experience with Maori culture. Makes me quite proud :D
We have a small film + production crew that films the Wanderlust episodes!
Never stop making these videos! They are so inspiring and visually stunning.
You are all wonderful role models!!! You should be proud:)
Brother Kemara Kennedy presenting the matataki.....true practitioner of taiaha. Awesome to see the bros and sisters.....those karu ruru Nero Panapa.....deadly.
Not anymore - they visited in April :)
Yes! You can learn more about the bag and the bag designer in our last Wanderlust episode :)
Michelle I love you and your vids... These wanderlust eps are much MORE interesting than these previous eps. why? I think because it's direct to our expectations with real things and real stories... Keep moving Fawn! Love you all
This week I have been studying Maori culture for my Indigenous media class. So I was very excited to see your new video was about the Maori! The Haka is probably one of my favorite parts of Maori culture.
i just read the book The Whale Rider, and it's about the Maori culture. I love how you give us a little inside look into their customs. Thank you Michelle.
These NZ videos have regained my love for wanderlust and fawn!
This was filmed in April :)
How cool, Im a big fan and I was so suprised to see you in little New Zealand! So proud of our beautiful slice of heaven!
That is so cool! I like this episode of wanderlust. Probably the most.
I really love this culture. I. Love how everyone participates about other cultures. I am so proud to have and been a part of some of the cultures in the world.
YEAH BOY! so proud to be maori, i love my culture and our country
oh I'm so proud to see this. Can't believe you guys were here
Loved watching this series! Brought back so many good memories when I went to NZ for a semester!
Really enjoying this series! Good job Fawn!!
Michelle the New Zealand episodes are a lot more natural and open than your Italy videos. I think you deserve some congratulations on a job well done!
I'm very impressed with how the maori culture presented itself, I just wish it was like that in NZ society
Sometimes I wish I was a visitor to New Zealand, I was born and live here yet there is all this stuff I have never even thought to experience, these videos are great btw, I am loving this series
LOOOOOOVE IT!!!! Going there is on my bucket list! I grew up in a community with a large Samoan population, so I have a ton of respect for all of Polynesia! But the people of New Zealand stole my heart after my day at the Polynesia Cultural Center on Oahu :)
Ah I traveled to Rotorua 3 years ago and experienced the Maori culture. So fun!
I reckon Daven did really well in his haka and so did Michelle in her poi dance! awesome lol. and I liked how Jerry described the difference between the Samoan pe'a and the Maori peka, loved this vid. Can't wait to see how you've experienced the rest of your trip here :D
It's pretty much the only place we have for tourists to go lol
so excited for the next episode!
rawr! this is making me homesick >.< i wanna go baaaaaccckk~
thank you guys for going there!!!
Don't underestimate the reputation of NZ! As far as I know, it has become the most popular travel destination for European students in their semester abroad. I would love to visit this country at least once in my lifetime!!
Videos are always better w Daven! Higher hits, better rating, much more entertaining and the best of all - very natural
I had to learn the poi ball dance in my high school dance class! its pretty fun once you do the windmill or helicopter looking moves, though we used two balls on strings instead of one.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us :) you make me wanna go to New Zealand now, everything is pretty rad and u two look like you really had a great time ^^ the talk about the Maori tattoo is so interesting, travelling and learning about different cultures is a great experience I wish someday I can travel too. :3
I love how respectful you are towards our culture.
I loe the Wanderlust series and New Zealand seems so beautiful and fun :) Cant wait till the next part :)
Oh my god, the dramatic music from 1:36 was the song they play at Islands of Adventure in Orlando! Did anyone else catch that?
"Don't hit your face boo" soo cute
I love the Wanderlust series so much!
I'm originally from New Zealand. I feel so honoured that you would go to my country. Especially how insignificant it is to the rest of the world
"Our TH-cam tribe to yours."
LOL, I found that really cute ^^
It's spelt Kiri Tuhi*
It was great that you guys got to experience the Maori culture! It's so unique to this country.
I love Michelle and Daven as friends, they have such fun personalities :) It's nice seeing that cause I'm so serious lol
Can't wait to see the cooking episode!!
ahh i am so proud i am born in the beautiful country. i lived overseas for 2 yrs and coming back makes you really appreciate the people and unique culture of NZ. watching this series gets me all teary-eyed! PROUD TO BE A KIWI!
I visited Rotorua! The Maori village was awesome. And it was so nice to see them keep their culture alive. Oh and I loved the Hangi food, especially kumara :D
They all look like such great holidays! I cant wait till i can see the world. :D
Hey I'm a New Zealander and I am Maori
Tumanako i pai a koutou i roto i te Zealand hou
"I hope you enjoyed being in New Zealand"
Ka kite ano
+Jacqueline Tuisaula He patai noa iho taku he aha te take o te mangeretanga ki te whakamaori i a 'Aotearoa' ma to 'Zealand hou'. Ki au nei he whakaaro pakeha te mahi
Daven doing the haka... Classic! I live in Hawaii & in high school, our football team would always do the Haka. Exciting!
Michelle! You make me want to travel so badly! I absolutely can't wait until I have the chance! :D
I've been to Te Puia twice! It was so amazing.
it is o amazing to seeeeeeeee and feel the good energy. i cjanged accounting for makeup (though i am an accountant already) i feel awesome so see that i made the right desicions....and that it makes a difference. i love you guys
YAY! Was excited about this one.
OMG, thank you for coming and experiencing our NZ culture.
-Love from New Zealand :)
My fave wanderlust episode yet!! :D Very entertaining :)
Watching this makes me so happy to be Maori. (:
I love my country! So glad you came :)
I'm glad you got to see rotorua on a good day!! :)
I love watching the Haka. I used to love watching the beginning of rugby games when NZ would play and seeing them do the haka! Awesome stuff :)
Itd be nice if you made these videos alittle longer in each segment per week! :) The show is great but itd be nice to include a bit more, since I am sure there is alot of stuff that is cut out of these shows :D
i love how you guys have more daven
cant wait for the nxt episode.. wanna visit New Zealand..
I guess it is shocking when here, tattoos need to mean something BEFORE it gets printed onto your skin, but for Daven (and in America generally), tattoos are more for aesthetic purposes. I'm glad (and also surprised) that he actually decided to take the time to actually ask about what it meant and try to understand it.
yayyy MICHELLE PLEASE DO MORE TRAVELING VIDEOS !!!
I love your videos! Makeup, hair and everything else. Be blessed.
Oh my goodness, hope you guys enjoyed it here in New Zealand (:
This was amazing. I've always wanted to go to New Zealand
Must it not be wierd when a camera team follows you on holiday? interesting video btw. love the wanderlust series
Awesome! I'm going to Rotorua in a couple of days from Cali! :D
I widh that just one day i have the chance to do all of those amazing things and visiting all of those beautiful places, bt since i can't in the moment it's really nice to have you guys that are so sweet and have all that work to shows us this amazing vedeos.:D
Idk why, i feel special for some reason. You guys came to my country! :')
Im poly& I Had guys do the gala at my graduation everyone loved it:)
It wouldn't make sense if you didn't pick up the leaf. The whole thing with visitors and hosts outside the marae is a welcoming ceremony, or Powhiri, where two separate tribes or entities become one when on the marae. The leaf is a peace offering between the two entities, and picking it up symbolises the acceptance. Not picking it up probably meant war.
uh i love learning about culture! i want to go there someday
Me encantoooo! I love it! I love Maori culture! :D
that's amazing that you enjoyed Maori culture
Omg did you know Jerry the tour guide is my cousin and come back to new Zealand any time you want it's awesome
I love the travel series here.
OWWW Maori Culture..this is so amazing...I wish I was there..great video MIchelle!!!
IM LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND STUDYING FINE ARTS IN AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY!
What makes me beautiful: My eye lashes!
I love this videos because i love travel :D thank youu
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i could not stop laughing at daven attempting the haka hahaahahaa he's so cute!
lol when i was in NZ everyone told me that Rotorua was the big tourist trap where they put on shows for the tourists
New Zealand isn't insignificant! Everyone I know, including me, would love to visit, see the land, and learn more about the peoples that live there! :)
I USED TO LIVE IN ROTORUA 3 YEARS AGO. I WANT TO GO BACK D:
You should do more trips with daven!
Her boyfriend is the guy in her Rouge in Love video! Daven's her hair/beauty biffle :)
Cool stuff these segments should be on the travel channel :)
The guy with the stick and the guy with his tongue out seriously made me LOL :D
My Hawaii Island school, did the Haka for a Mayday ceremony. And I tell you it what hilarious and pain full. Slapping your thigh and chest was a pain. But I got a good lesson through it.
love NZ. best place I've ever been.
OMG!! I REMEMBER WHEN I WENT THERE LAST YEAR TO TE PUIA!!! I REMEMBER THAT GUY!!!
i used to live in new zealand. its a beautiful country :)
Daven's dance was awesome!
is the bag she's wearing the one she's giving away in her giveaway? ITS SO PRETTY!!
I'm moving to Foxton anytime soon. is anybody here from Foxton?
nothing in Foxton lol.
This was a great video. They're getting better and better. Although I feel that the guy could have gotten something a little better than cookies. Like wine or something.
i wanna go to autearoa!
That look like a fun place to go. i would love to go to the mud bath
cameras do not do justice to the haka! i love watching hakas, the atmosphere is ammazzing and it is actually a bit scary haha :)
Hahaha!!! "Don't hit your face boo!" Daven, I love you. XD
This is so awesome =) I am part Maori and am proud to be a kiwi!