Like powhiri ceremonies (5)

I believe the answer is:

maori

(Other definitions for maori that I've seen before include "Polynesian aborigine" , "Polynesian aboriginal" , "aboriginal inhabitant" , "race" , "Cook Islander" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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