Matty Dives into Māori Food & Culture | Dead Set on Life Season 3 Episode 6

[@yasuke9693]

I wish this became a whole New Zealand series. Felt that OG Matty content, food, family friends and unbearable amounts of laughter

[@rhayvenlance]

yes please

[@josh.bollen]

This is OG Matty, this ep is from 2017 whole different feel these days aye

[@rhayvenlance]

@@josh.bollen woah so this was an old video haha

[@chadmolenaar1]

100% agree!!!

[@RagnarokPKXD]

Unbearable amounts of obesity

[@gluonjck63]

Matty with mad respect for yet another indigenous culture. This made me smile.

[@-hw-]

What do you mean indigenous

[@-hw-]

Maori culture isnt that strong in new zealand as he portrays it.

[@hannahciprian6219]

@@-hw- Indigenous means the people of the land. Or as we say here in Aotearoa: Tangata Whenua (people of the land). They were here before the Europeans came and colonised. It's not as strong as it once was because of colonisation... You know, the usual stuff, oppression, land theft, restriction of language, etc, but despite that, Maori have kept fighting and now we are in the process of decolonisation: we have a long way to go!!!! But the language is being revived, hopefully our children will have to learn it throughout school soon. The truth of NZ's history is being more widely acknowledged, and people are fighting for Maori rights - land rights and more... We have a lot of work to do! Anyway, the point is that Maori are Aotearoa (new Zealand) indigenous people.

[@hannahciprian6219]

p.s. when I say we have a lot of work to do i am speaking as a Pakeha Kiwi! (not tangata whenua)

[@praisethesix3768]

@@-hw- you live in auckland son obviously never visited the east coast.

[@pope_nzl]

this is the most authentic representation of Maori kai i've ever seen to do with a celebrity. Matty cuz, I was already a fan, but now i'm an even bigger fan. Thank you for showing our culture this much love and respect. My hat off to you budda

[@RagnarokPKXD]

Authentic because they're all fat 😅

[@rot8ingeskimo]

you'll like the Gordon ramsey one also then

[@TekBob-wt1ib]

Pope OP hahahaha love you rp streams

[@K1ddkanuck]

It's crazy to see how many ingredients aren't from New Zealand too. Corn, squash, potatoes, yams, they're all from North America. To be specific, they are crops that were developed by indigenous First Nations in what is now Canada, the US and Mexico. And then of course there is mutton and pork, as anything with 4 legs and fur isn't from New Zealand either. But that's what culture and cuisine are- change. Change with the times, change with the circumstance. As a Canadian of first nations ethnicity, it's beautiful to see the crops we cultivated, that were then stolen/adopted by Europeans, nourish another indigenous group halfway across the world. Meegwetch.

[@MasterChief37]

@@K1ddkanuckMāori killed all the mega fauna (moa, hasts eagle) so there are no large native animals to eat in NZ anymore. They have to use what we have today. I do like his steamers, that’s removed my main issue with hangi food, in ground hangi food always tastes like dirt.

[@Renzbruh147]

Wow I’ve watched Matty for such a long time and for him to travel to my country and get to know my culture is so heartwarming I never thought this day would come tbh but here we are much respect

[@TheEncouragementKid]

fax

[@mhutch5082]

Your country ? Cuzzie stoo

[@HawtMummas]

@@mhutch5082 what are you on about

[@HKT100]

hes been here before a couple times, but its good to see him back after watching him in the bear

[@MaoriNative_NZ]

Mean bro😂❤ i just seen this on my reccomendations coz im māori😂

[@edwardmol5341]

You know, if my NZ experience is anything like a normal one this dudes entire video could have been people he met on the plane ride over! Frigging awesome people! So kind and generous and trusting! I was invited to dinner by multiple families, held babies, was invited to join a great walk, my travel itinerary was developed by people passing around a map on the plane! Then we landed in Auckland and people called and made sure we were doing well as we traveled for the month in a campervan. Absolutely the best trip of my life! So many amazing beautiful people!

[@malachidavie5764]

Can’t wait to have you back !

[@zakhenry6214]

Welcome back anytime.❤

[@nova-caine]

ka kite anō (see you next time!)

[@bellasmith4148]

haere mai! (welcome) :)

[@antonposa5345]

Fantastic to hear. Hopefully you can pay it forward to visitors in your country. We can all learn from each other.

[@CristopherKiri]

This vid makes me appreciate my heritage and country even more. Dude is full of love, respect and genuine awe of people around the world.

[@crashtestdolphin5884]

4:09 that garden is strikingly beautiful. Good on you, Matt and crew, for highlighting a damn interesting people and place.

[@trippasnippaz]

What a fantastic episode.. cheers Matty and the crew. Big respect for the Maori people and New Zealand as a whole Much love from us neighbours in australia

[@jaybeazy4978]

Old episode from 2017

[@shaggythisisntweed785]

@@jaybeazy4978 Bro chill, nobody likes the ackshually guy 🤓

[@letsrazzledazzle]

whaddayehtallkenabheeeeet?

[@mmmmmmmmdaaaamnnnnbabyyyy]

W name

[@juandeleon4270]

This is by far the best episode of DSOL. Matty is a gem and the Maori people are a treasure as well.

[@jaxongrant1]

How old is this do you reckon? It says just uploaded, but he says in this he stopped drugs and alcohol 3 and a half years ago and I'm pretty sure he's been sober longer than that now.

[@axelg5]

​@@jaxongrant1shits from like 2017 lol

[@jaxongrant1]

@@axelg5 Haha yepp. Sounds about right.

[@jaybeazy4978]

From 2017 he left vice in 20q8 do make his own channel ...vice changes the title an reuploads his old shows for content n views cause they suck an have no content

[@tearikismith]

Vice filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back n mid May this year hence the reupload & a few bonus takes

[@NaastyBoii382]

As a Maori also from NZ, I am even more glad to see your Content when you drop New videos. Respect for what you do brother. I wish i knew you were visiting brother, LetsGooo

[@KiwiPepega]

Let me guess, only a Maori when it comes to roll time, dole time and hand outs? Don't see you out there living in your little mud hut and dancing with ferns. Fake af.

[@alank1220]

This must have been an amazing video for you. Love NZ, kia ora bro.

[@NaastyBoii382]

@@alank1220 Kia Ora Ehoa. Yeah its amazing to see alot of content creators Coming over for good things.

[@Aroha8992]

I love seeing Matty travel somewhere like Aotearoa. Though butchering a lot of the language he gave it a shot and by the looks he enjoyed his time in kiwi. I hope he does a little more travelling around. Being from the north island and seeing places that I had tracked to with whanau and friends…. Made me miss home but smile massively. Much love matty keep it up bro

[@shanemacgregor8261]

Us kiwis butcher every other language under the sun so no big deal😂

[@punkybrewstar83]

You are butchering reo Māori by using that kupu incorrectly anyway e hoa 🙄. There is a bird, there is Pākeha and there is tangata whenua.

[@Aroha8992]

@@shanemacgregor8261 ah you have a point…

[@Aroha8992]

@@punkybrewstar83 I mean fair… sorry I’m a New Zealander that has spent most of my life in Australia… most of us use kiwi instead of New Zealand just to make our live a little easier… I meant no disrespect. I have a couple of issues with your disrespect but that’s neither here nor there

[@zoekarina6966]

@@Aroha8992i'm a new zealander who's lived in aus for a pretty long time and i'm not sure what part of aus you're in but i've never heard the country be referred to as "kiwi"

[@retromakiha]

Big aroha Matty for showcasing our home and culture to the world with such respect. You are truly a great man!

[@MasterChief37]

You’re happy shown as overweight unhealthy people?

[@oldmategio]

​@@MasterChief37get a life dude wtf

[@MasterChief37]

@@oldmategio tell me I’m wrong? Why showcase a bunch of fat unhealthy people who will die young?

[@Coffeux.]

My mother and I used to work along side a few of the people who keep aunties garden in shape today. Its great to see people giving back to the land and such a good way to explain koha. Kia Ora!

[@madmaskbass]

Amazing episode Matty. I have a close Maori mate and he and his family are some of the best people I have ever met. This episode really captured the beautiful culture and people with so much respect and authenticity. Awesome job to Matty and the whole team.

[@penepatitenor]

As a kiwi, them mussels are just on another level back at home. Them things are massive! Everywhere else in the world just serve tiny tiny baby mussels. 😂😂😂

[@avpr1574]

Sssh. If everybody comes here and takes them (like they are) there will be no wild ones left.

[@UuU1001.]

As an Apple I agree with you, but now I’ll have to charge you for giving you my opinion.

[@penepatitenor]

@@avpr1574aaaaah good point. Oops! 🫢🫢

[@penepatitenor]

@@UuU1001.but as a kiwi, I invite us salad friends to discuss! 😅

[@AOZORAHENNESSY]

Bigger here in Barcelona

[@carlosstanford1991]

Been watching you for years Matty so glad you came to New Zealand to check out our traditional food and people mad respect ❤️

[@MasterChief37]

How traditional is pork, lamb, corn, potatoes? His hangi wasn’t even cooked in the earth! There was nothing traditional about the first hangi.

[@shakobe682]

@@MasterChief37 very traditional, we still do hunting for those animals today, and this was filmed during our summer which is dangerous to light fires during that season. if you haven't realise we have govts and rules now today to follow.

[@yvonnerene1055]

Nga Mihi Nui, Kia Ora, Oh hell yeah, love it when our beautiful country and my people are showcased, Whakawhetai Koe Matty. Makes me proud of my culture, we aren't much, but we do our best.

[@lightfoot.2000]

Aotearoa hard! 👊😎 💕 Arohanui 😎🙏

[@emu_warrior]

do you speak kiwi? or just know the basic phrases so it makes you seem native lmao (answer = you don't know anything it's just a show)

[@takes9386]

​@@emu_warriorbuddy, who hurt you? It's called Maori, not kiwi. Quit being ignorant. You ain't cool.

[@emu_warrior]

you sounds upset. go have a nap, child @@takes9386

[@yvonnerene1055]

​@emu_warrior nau mai ki te korero i taau e pai ai, he ao kore utu, me nga whakaaro kore utu, engari i te mea kaore koe e kaha ki te panui i tenei, kaore au e raru ki te haere tonu, me tenei, ka mihi ahau ki a koe. he ra pai, me te tumanako tera tetahi ra ka taea e to kuaretanga kia kite koe he aha te ataahua o te ao, me nga tangata ataahua o nga ahuatanga me nga tikanga katoa. whakawhetai koe.

[@lkey1872]

Thanks for being so respectful in my/our home land New Zealand you so blended in lol iv been watching you forever love all your videos 💙

[@monkeylordofdoom14]

I was born and raised in NZ but now live in Canada. This was a beautiful combo of my cultures that took me right back Matty! thank you so much for this!

[@anttz8471]

Fark boys that dismount was a thing of beauty home town awesomeness

[@shannonlee7014]

I'm a Munchies Fan since the beginning since chefs night out and seeing this was heartwarming since I'm from Aotearoa (New Zealand) what an awesome vlog. Can never go wrong with some hearty hangi and kaimoana

[@1jenniferlala]

I’m not at all into tattoos but I can imagine how awesome it would be to travel the world and get a “traditional” type of tattoo from each country, and film it.

[@jbutfc]

Ah dude. I spent two years living in NZ. What a country. What amazing people. What great food. Syked to see Matty there!

[@mikahist4155]

What a authentic Community! So much to learn from..!!!!!!!!! Foods, landscapes Look fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

[@BIGRUFF-s1o]

As a Maori I would like to thank you for visiting our homeland experience some of our culture you documented so well it blew me right always be you brother us Maori are full of humour and you brung what represents us as a culture good food and abit of humour Kia Ora kuz sick tamoko you got too ✌️💯

[@robertmcbride9679]

Working in a hotel you meet people from around the world but Kiwi's are without a doubt some of the coolest people around. They always have a crazy story to tell and they usually tip well. I hope I get to visit Rotorua one day.

[@ceostudio]

Such a good episode, his Ta Moko really filled the space well, the details are really impressive!

[@shak7191]

Ataahua as Matty, thanks for coming and visiting - you're awesome!

[@Jade-oi3wp]

This made me sooooo happy to watch. The acknowledgment! 🥰

[@liziwood6370]

Mega show Marty!! Love the aroha & positivity you approach your life with & this one was extra special. As a local from Aotearoa who is super supportive of the indigenous people, retaining & sharing their history, language & tikanga now & into the future I loved seeing you showcase some of the truly beautiful aspects of these incredible & revolutionary peoples...& the food is soooo good!! You're welcome anytime Matty.

[@Gotham_Media]

Mayty thanks for making content like Anthony once did, keeps my love for our beautiful world going seeing shows like this

[@mad8598]

It’s such a pity Anthony Bourdain probably would have disliked him, he really didn’t like fat people, even wrote about it and talked about it on his show. :/

[@henotic.essence]

​@@mad8598to be fair, Bourdain didn't like himself much. His opinions about others should be taken with a grain of salt. He was an excellent chef, though.

[@jourdainhiini6548]

My dads Maori. I was born in Christchurch but raised in Oz..never thought I'd see you do a show in NZ.

[@punkybrewstar83]

You're Māori if you whakapapa e hoa. If your pāpā is Māori then you are Māori.

[@bacardibabebm]

This is a great episode, I was smiling the whole time. Beautiful. Keep going Matty.

[@cliffmclennan6063]

Mean Māori Mean. whanaungatanga is everything to us māori. Sharing is caring especially with kai for whānau & friends. Love your content Matty 💯💪🏽AF

[@henotic.essence]

Seeing Matty so tender with the baby warmed my heart ❤

[@Syren90...Aka9]

Right!? And the 'little' was just so cozy and cute.

[@SaltyDogsNZ]

My dad Fabian is legendary for his mussel fritters in coromandel! I still remember going out fishing for my cuz Morgan and his mate Matty! Meke!!!

[@akar2755]

I think the Maori have a legitimate reason to be proud. Effectively shown the earliest examples of trench warfare tactics in a gunpowder era, and pretty much the only major people to force the British Empire to a military truce due to their ferociousness and fierce military resistance.

[@user-fq2us5rw6c]

Force them to a truce? you have to be joking right?

[@akar2755]

@@user-fq2us5rw6c concessions provided by the British to the Maori in the Treaty of Waikato was directly influenced by Britain's war weariness at the time, having to basically send 60+ percent more troops, per enemy numbers, to quell Maori rebellions versus equivalent Australian or Canadian indigenous revolts. Maybe educate yourself on the matter.

[@musicgal9830]

Plus the maori are descendents of the worlds greatest navigators.

[@user-bg6qr9mh3i]

@@akar2755so Britain’s over expenditure of its Navy forced them to enter into agreements… it also wasn’t beneficial to continuously be at war with them when they could make a lot more selling them firearms

[@proximacentauri3627]

​@@user-bg6qr9mh3iNo, that's not true. British soldiers on land outnumbered the Maori and were well equipped with mortars and artillery. Many of them were highly experienced too, having fought in the Crimean war. Also not true about selling muskets. The Maori already had massive stockpiles from previous trading, which were used in a nationwide Maori civil war. Which is how they were so well adapted to gunpowder warfare when they then fought the British. The conflict was ended because the Mario guerilla campaign was too successful.

[@MFDOOMSDAa]

Chur Matty bro. I've been following your journey for a while now. Appreciate the love for my people and culture. Tumeke(awsome) video bro. Cheers from Tauranga NZL👍

[@TrippyCole]

I loved this one man, what an experience!

[@emmaafa4210]

much love and respect to you Matty, for experiencing the homegrown version of māori manaakitanga/hospitality...thank you for sharing our culture through your eyes with the world!

[@jamieheta6829]

i watch so many of these nz experiences/reactions and this is by far the fav love how real it is

[@culture2851]

This is finally on KZbin yesssssss. Trying to find this on Facebook every year was tiring

[@yeti3896]

Kia Ora Matty, nice to see you taking the culture in and appreciating it for what it is, a beautiful link to our tipuna who came before us. Keep up your good work and exposing the rest of the world to cultures and experiences people would otherwise miss out on. Ka pai tuākana

[@rohahura1179]

I’m a Maori, I use to watch Matty in lockdown 2022! He keeped me company through that when I couldn’t see my whanau (family). Soooo cool he came to Aotearoa!!! Wish I could have met him 😂😂

[@jadefire1814]

Love everything about this! And what an amazing tatt! Thank you so much for showing us so many different ways of being\cooking! ❤

[@purplelamington279]

So happy to see you covering Maori Culture❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@6DRAMAQUEEN9]

Friggin Awesome video bro!! Tumeke!! Loved every minute of it!! Much love to everyone in the video xx Keep up the great work!

[@JessicaDeFosset-f7n]

Matty matheson you're such a sweet soul. You chef restore my faith in humanity. Thank you for being you

[@Goofeey94]

I've been waiting for this video. As someone who has followed Matty for a very long time when i saw a snippet of my culture in the intro, I was so excited ! Tumeke Matty 👌

[@jaybeazy4978]

If u followed for a long time u should knkw this is from 2017 when he was working for vice on his show dead set on life..matty don't even work for vice he left in 2018 an made his own show an channnel

[@seniorfamz4090]

Also you can tell from quality 0f the episode, a little below what we expect now😊

[@seniorfamz4090]

Meaning the video quality before a war starts 😂

[@Goofeey94]

what is from 2017? this season of Dead Set on Life only came out this year? i know he's had his own channel for a while now which I also watch so don't really know what you're saying@@jaybeazy4978

[@Bbackin45minutes]

as an aussie fan loved seeing matty dive into Maori culture like this also 16:27 sent me yall are a hilarious duo ill be keeping my eye out for chef, Morgan in the near future

[@foxglove5]

This is a beautiful episode! Thank you for sharing this!

[@vedan304]

Beautiful video!!! loved meeting the locals through Mat!

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

Oh, Matty, u bring so much joy to us 💯💪🫵😍

[@balchynz]

I wonder how many kiwis shouted AUE! at their computer screens during Tu Tira Mai Ngā Iwi. I know I did 😂

[@RagnarokPKXD]

Do you mean Maori? Or Kiwi? Because I'm Kiwi and I know basically no Maori. So, can't relate

[@redbirddeerjazz]

@@RagnarokPKXDok but as you well know, plenty of pakeha do speak some te reo

[@RagnarokPKXD]

@@redbirddeerjazz Yes, but I still cannot personally relate as in my own personal life I know 0 Kiwi who speak any Maori

[@redbirddeerjazz]

@@RagnarokPKXD I assume you mean pakeha because kiwi includes māori

[@RagnarokPKXD]

@@redbirddeerjazz No? Kiwi means A New Zealander. So this includes, More than just Pakeha and Maori. You could literally be Chinese descent. Born in NZ and you're a Kiwi

[@Blazed_138]

Yiiyaah good too have a look back home haven't been back to aunty garden and waipatu marae for years...Ngati kangungu all day everyday

[@themortlord7212]

so freaking wholesome man I absolutely love this, so much respect to Matty !

[@hiphopfaerie]

LOVE this ep!! Def wanna visit AU and NZ

[@infinite-inspiration1111]

I feel so represented and respected Matty ❤❤❤ thankyou!!

[@TheDOUBJT22]

Chur cuzzy Matt! Mean watch, hope you a good time in Aotearoa, welcome back anytime 🤙🏽

[@SheyD78]

You know it's a real family gathering when you're having a solemn moment and there's a kid wailing in the background drowning out the words! Edit: also, that tatoo was sick, especially how well it fit that space.

[@ManaBlack208]

😂6:20 "Enough talking im hungry" 😆 hangi time

[@battlereed4708]

The amount of respect he showed was awesome!

[@NathanOxenfeld]

This brought me right back to my NZ trip - those luges in Rotorua are indeed life changing ;)

[@colbymclemore7642]

I really hope to have this level of community one day. That was a really wholesome and what more do you really need beyond good friends and good food to find happiness?

[@Kosmo999]

Shot Matty!! Hope you enjoyed Aotearoa x

[@GrizzLeeSupreme]

This is one of the best episodes Matty, the vibes were immaculate

[@charlie77577]

Ka pai!!! Thank you for this video cuzzy.. Your welcome to Aotearoa any time.. We are your whanau for life!

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Love New Zealand, this episode was epic. 🤙

[@paigengawhika7971]

This is the realest one yet.

[@RJH755]

Seeing an American show more respect to Maori culture than our current government is quite something... Kapai, Matty

[@adellam.y9971]

Mattyyyyyyyy! Gosh! So glad to see him back in Munchies!!!

[@breanna132a]

I’m from Aotearoa and this was a wholesome & informative watch. Awesome as.

[@eldaveo9356]

Chur Matty. Glad you got to see my beautiful country. Thanks brother!

[@Still_G]

Such a beautiful way to bring recognition to our country thanks matt 💯

[@OliAikawa]

EPIC. Ko aotearoa tōku kainga. ka rawe! Great to see my home country and culture on the national stage!!!

[@anovosedlik]

I spent a month in NZ and it felt like sheep were everywhere. I can't believe that they used to have way more! NZ was just as beautiful as Canada (and maybe a bit more!). We went to a traditional Maori celebration and it was amazing. Such wonderful people!

[@RJH755]

Thanks for coming to Aotearoa, Matty!

[@darealone4480]

Respect to the Māori people

[@yvonnerene1055]

Much appreciated, and much respect to you too.

[@lowtierlifts]

That was epic. And the summary of the Māori people at the end was awesome

[@danf8047]

Another amazing episode. Love it

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Those guys need a show.

[@newtrimene8927]

This was awesome I may have had a tangiwero seeing 2 of my Tipuna, so proud to be Maori

[@flyzabdullah]

MAN THAT TATTOO IS SPIRITUALLY MAGNIFICENT

[@seshjuan42069]

im glad Matty started the introduction off screaming every line, because my hearing has been bad lately :) thanks Matty. I hear you brother

[@thewolf888]

Superb vid, thanks Matty.

[@MarkTMC]

Pretty cool to see your own country and culture on here!! Respect

[@TheEncouragementKid]

growing up in New Zealand playing sports with the Maori boys (and equally the girls lowkey) 2:32 is a very true statement

[@wahinemaorikiri7363]

Wow you really honoured us with your words the whole way throughout. Kiaora bro.

[@hiphopfaerie]

LOVE the tat, Mattey!!

[@kimcataclysm3204]

Matty's Pukana at the end was Epic. AOTEAROA Represent. Go the All blacks

[@shaggythisisntweed785]

UP THE WAHS - I bet uncle was proud of the boys this year

[@joehill7916]

used to live on a farm with a geyser on the outskirts of rotorua and we used to put it in a maybe 6 foot deep hole near the geyser and cover it with dirt. one of the best ever things ive eaten still remember it almost 20 years on

[@MortallyMysterious]

nah this is so cool, would love to see more chefs n foodies like matty come visit our beautiful country

[@Corithaniel]

It's always so interesting when we get visits from foreign celebrities and how much they interact with kaupapa Maori. Brother probably spent a week here and he's already got the kiri tuhi.

[@zaratani]

Brooo love your vibe. Glad you enjoyed it at home xx mean maori mean

[@wayneking1735]

Love the Māori culture and Aotearoa🙌

[@nohatejustlove19]

Whaaaaaat!!! Dude I never thought I'd see you visit my home country, what a great surprise!

[@jaybeazy4978]

He did this in 2017 when the show aired

[@mrtank1967]

Another awesome video with beautiful people I love how do you get along with every culture you go visit good Anya..

[@stuartbrown5128]

Yeeeeeees , Hope you enjoyed your trip Matty , Love you brother

[@LYCAN247]

Matty Matheson is the best !!! Loving watching his episodes!!!