Māori

Oriini Kaipara made history – then she shut down a critic in the best way possible A newsreader in New Zealand has issued the perfect response to a viewer who took issue with her Māori face tattoo which he deemed “offensive and aggressive looking” Oriini Kaipara made history and headlines around the world last year […]

3 years ago

The tribe has condemned its use in the controversial protests The Māori tribe that holds the rights to the ‘Ka Mate’ haka, the most famous form of the iconic ceremonial dance, has urged anti-vaccine protestors to stop using it in their demonstrations. Ngāti Toa, who has legal guardianship of the haka popularised globally through its […]

4 years ago