Are there more Maori in North or South Island?

In terms of population distribution, 85.7% of Maori live in the North Island and 14.2% live in the South Island. The Chatham Islands has the highest concentration of Maori people at 66.1%, followed by the Wairoa District (65.7%), Opotiki District (63.7%), Kawerau District (61.7%) and Gisborne District (52.9%).



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