👉 The term "humuhumunukunukuapuaa" is a Tongan word that means "people who live in the land". It refers to a group of people who are native to the islands of New Zealand and are considered part of the Maori culture, which has its roots in the Polynesian languages. The term "humuhumunukunukuapuaa" is often used as a metaphor for the Maori people's deep connection with their land, their