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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 3, 2018 16:18:30 GMT 12
SANTA GETS A REMAKE FOR NELSON'S SANTA PARADE, BUT NOT ALL ARE HAPPYNelson's Santa parade has taken a bi-cultural approach, but it caused confusion among some of Santa's young fans. The white-bearded, jolly man was replaced in Sunday's parade by a Māori man representing Santa Claus. The sleigh led by Santa's reindeer was ridden down Trafalgar St with the merry elves, but Santa's traditional suit was ditched for a red korowai (Māori cloak), worn by Robert Herewini...... www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/109029234/nelson-santa-parade-goes-multiculturalDUNCAN GARNER BASHES NELSON'S MĀORI SANTA"Māori don't have to own everything." That's the blistering message from The AM Show host Duncan Garner, who's accusing Nelson of wrecking Santa with its "PC" attempt at being ethnically diverse. The Nelson Santa Parade on Sunday descended into debacle after Santa and his traditional outfit were discarded for a de-bearded Māori man wearing a short-sleeved shirt and red korowai. It's a decision that's led to bitter divisions and recriminations.... www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/12/duncan-garner-bashes-nelson-s-m-ori-santa.htmlAPOLOGY ISSUED OVER LACK OF TRADITIONAL SANTA IN NELSON PARADEOrganisers of a Nelson Christmas parade have apologised after a non-traditional Santa Claus took centre sleigh, confusing onlookers and sparking a backlash. Yesterday, a Santa Claus donning a red korowai and holding a taiaha featured in the parade festivities sans trademark hat, beard, and suit...... www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12170477&fbclid=IwAR2TUsN4roOpx6kWb2MbtJtJ1llZpgcNLn1SyOdYrTFHbb5u4fZD9WixeWI
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