The whole thing about the Maori / New Zealander dynamic is built on Misunderstanding and deception by the government and media. It's very easy to unknowingly become racist on this issue.
I suggest reading Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in international law it's the only valid version of the treaty, once you read it, you might understand why Maori fight so much to protect what they consider theirs. http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz/tr ... lation.asp This is an english translation with some clarifications below it for better understanding.
Also people don't know the last confiscation of Maori land took place in the 1960s or 70s, and that there was a white NZ policy until a UN Human rights policy had to be put into law.
It's best just to leave the issue alone.