Terminology for Non-Indigenous People in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the term "non-Aboriginal" is not used. The indigenous people are Māori (Polynesian settlers). Therefore, people not of Māori descent are commonly referred to as non-Māori (or Pākehā, a Māori term primarily for New Zealanders of European descent, though its usage nuances vary).

Māori are the largest ethnic minority and tangata whenua (people of the land). The population is diverse, including European, Asian, Pacific, and other groups.