Navigating a blend of Māori culture and Islam as we plan our nikah!

As a Māori woman who is preparing to marry my beloved in a nikah ceremony-Alhamdulillah!-we're also arranging a civil wedding here in New Zealand. I'm reaching out to see if others have walked this path, merging Māori traditions with Islamic practices. We find many similarities between our cultures, but there have been moments that call for extra thought, like discussing the harirū greeting, where we press noses to share the breath of life, which is a sign of respect in my culture. My fiancé is from Jordan, and we both deeply respect each other's backgrounds and faith, alhamdulillah, and we handle disagreements well by the grace of Allah. However, topics like this one ask for more patience and careful consideration! I'd love to hear stories from others who've experienced similar cultural blends-I know I'm not alone in this journey, insha'Allah!