Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 27, 2020 3:14:11 GMT 12
NZ GOLF REVIEWS USE OF MĀORI CULTURAL COMPONENTS
New Zealand Golf has reviewed its use of tikanga Māori in the NZ Open after a cloak, initially labelled as a korowai, caused a stir last year.
When Australian golfer Zach Murray won last March he posed for photographers wearing what initially appeared to be a korowai, however, it later emerged it was a factory-made faux fur cloak.
Labelling the cloak as a korowai, or Māori cloak, upset many including well-known weaver Veranoa Hetet.
It was important to use the correct term for a Māori cloak so that the real korowai is not belittled or undermined.
Following the controversy, New Zealand Golf said it did not mean to offend anyone and promised to undertake a review of all aspects of the presentation ceremony pertaining to Māori culture and to consult with appropriate iwi leaders and kaumātua.
New Zealand Golf chief executive Dean Murphy confirmed the organisation had completed the review but details would be shared mid next month.
"We have, as promised, undertaken a review of the NZ Open Championship's Māori connection and cultural components," Murphy said......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/408172/nz-golf-reviews-use-of-maori-cultural-components
New Zealand Golf has reviewed its use of tikanga Māori in the NZ Open after a cloak, initially labelled as a korowai, caused a stir last year.
When Australian golfer Zach Murray won last March he posed for photographers wearing what initially appeared to be a korowai, however, it later emerged it was a factory-made faux fur cloak.
Labelling the cloak as a korowai, or Māori cloak, upset many including well-known weaver Veranoa Hetet.
It was important to use the correct term for a Māori cloak so that the real korowai is not belittled or undermined.
Following the controversy, New Zealand Golf said it did not mean to offend anyone and promised to undertake a review of all aspects of the presentation ceremony pertaining to Māori culture and to consult with appropriate iwi leaders and kaumātua.
New Zealand Golf chief executive Dean Murphy confirmed the organisation had completed the review but details would be shared mid next month.
"We have, as promised, undertaken a review of the NZ Open Championship's Māori connection and cultural components," Murphy said......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/408172/nz-golf-reviews-use-of-maori-cultural-components