Maori here, not massively into our exact history and culture but also not blind to it, nor do I speak for all of us.
Our culture is dying, and we actively have politicians that oppose using our language and measures to protect it.
If you want to use a part of our culture, can be respectful of it, and don’t profit from it then go hard. Fuck the purists, share it as much as you can
“Funny” this is this is the exact thing that happened with that ship that brought down a bridge (Boston??) a few month ago. Just hit land instead of a bridge support