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A journalist became the inspiration of the media yesterday after she became the first person to read the main news edition with the traditional face tattoo of the Māori culture.
Oriini Kaipara presented the 18.00 hour news edition of the network Newshub in New Zealand, replacing regular presenters Sam Hayes and Mike McRoberts. She is already expected to retain the post.
Following media interest, Kaipara explained that he got the tattoo in 2017 after a DNA test showed that it was “100 percent Māori”.
The traditional tattoo of the Aboriginal population of New Zealand is called ‘moko kauae’ – and is the sacred color of the lower chin for Māori women.
Supporters complimented the presenter on expressing the importance of preserving culture “through these diverse, humane and wonderful ways”.
Speaking of networking Stuff, she said: “It’s very exciting. It’s not that I’m speechless but the support excites me. “I am proud to present the news at 6.00 so far.”
“It’s also a new rise for us as Māori, but also for people of color and other minorities. “It does not matter if you have a ‘moko kauae’ tattoo or not.”
“I know I’m the first to do this in a ‘prime-time’ edition. “I always thought, ‘It’s like breaking a glass ceiling.’
The 37-year-old received similar attention when she presented with her tattoo a broadcast on the TVNZ network in 2019.
“We have a good group here in Newshub“I do not feel the pressure I had when I first started journalism, but it comes with taking difficult steps.”
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