Taonga Removal at New Zealand Border Sparks Awareness Calls

A man's experience of being forced to remove his rei mako at the New Zealand border, which he described as a 'stripping of mana,' has prompted calls for greater awareness regarding Māori cultural treasures.

9 Apr, 23:24 — 9 Apr, 23:24

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'Shamed and embarrassed': Taonga taken at border sparks calls for awareness

Tanith Wirihana Te Waitohioterangi says being forced to remove his rei mako at the New Zealand border felt like "a stripping of mana".

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'Shamed and embarrassed': Taonga taken at border sparks calls for awareness

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