Did Maori people use leather

Maori people traditionally did not use leather in the same way as some other cultures, as they primarily relied on plant materials and bird skins for clothing and other items. They crafted garments from flax and other fibers, and utilized the skins of birds, such as the kiwi and moa, for certain purposes. However, they did use animal hides from introduced species, like pigs and cattle, after European contact. Overall, leather was not a primary material in pre-contact Maori culture.