Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 19, 2023 4:07:47 GMT 12
MĀORI OPERA STAR KAWITI JACK WAETFORD CLAIMS HE WAS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST AT NORTHLAND PETROL STATION
Professionally trained Māori opera singer Kawiti Jack Waetford claims he was racially profiled at a Northland petrol station after they made him prepay for his gas while a well-dressed Pākehā in a flash truck behind him was allowed to fill up first and then pay.
But Caltex Kerikeri owner Vasonthia Walallavita says Waetford’s accusations are incorrect and his Facebook posting has caused huge stress and anxiety to his staff. He has sent a full report to Caltex HQ and the staff member who has worked there for six years has taken leave.
“The issue was that they wouldn’t release the pump for me to fill my car, but two seconds later they did it for a well dressed Pākehā lady in a flash truck right in front of me,” Waetford told the Herald today.
“It was the disrespect that was shown to me.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-opera-star-kawiti-jack-waetford-claims-he-was-discriminated-against-at-northland-petrol-station/FAQRN3ZVKZBCRM7VYYZK2R6WNQ/
Professionally trained Māori opera singer Kawiti Jack Waetford claims he was racially profiled at a Northland petrol station after they made him prepay for his gas while a well-dressed Pākehā in a flash truck behind him was allowed to fill up first and then pay.
But Caltex Kerikeri owner Vasonthia Walallavita says Waetford’s accusations are incorrect and his Facebook posting has caused huge stress and anxiety to his staff. He has sent a full report to Caltex HQ and the staff member who has worked there for six years has taken leave.
“The issue was that they wouldn’t release the pump for me to fill my car, but two seconds later they did it for a well dressed Pākehā lady in a flash truck right in front of me,” Waetford told the Herald today.
“It was the disrespect that was shown to me.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-opera-star-kawiti-jack-waetford-claims-he-was-discriminated-against-at-northland-petrol-station/FAQRN3ZVKZBCRM7VYYZK2R6WNQ/