Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 30, 2022 4:39:20 GMT 12
VAPE COMPANY APOLOGISES TO MĀORI FOR MATARIKI PROMOTION
A major international vaping corporation has apologised to Māori for promoting its product as a way of celebrating Matariki, following criticism from a Māori health advocate.
Relx International offered free engraving of New Zealand motifs – including a ponga (silver fern) leaf – on devices purchased during a Matariki-themed sale.
The apology follows criticism from Hāpai Te Hauora chief executive Selah Hart, who said encouraging vaping was not in line with the kaupapa of the Māori new year celebration......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/129114144/vape-company-apologises-to-mori-for-matariki-promotion
A major international vaping corporation has apologised to Māori for promoting its product as a way of celebrating Matariki, following criticism from a Māori health advocate.
Relx International offered free engraving of New Zealand motifs – including a ponga (silver fern) leaf – on devices purchased during a Matariki-themed sale.
The apology follows criticism from Hāpai Te Hauora chief executive Selah Hart, who said encouraging vaping was not in line with the kaupapa of the Māori new year celebration......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/129114144/vape-company-apologises-to-mori-for-matariki-promotion