Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 4, 2020 4:24:26 GMT 12
FIRST MĀORI KING USED AS BEER LABEL
A made-up image of the first Māori King, Potatau Te Wherowhero, on a Canadian beer label has surfaced on the internet and caused outrage within the Māori community.
While this is not the first time prominent Māori figures or Māori culture have been used on beer labels, the Canadian bar Ras L'Bock says their intention was never to offend anyone. However, Rahui Papa (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Waikato) says it is an outrageous move.
"It's something that has been made up and it's something foolish to add his name to a face on a beer bottle."
He also says this would never have happened if the company consulted with Māori.....
www.teaomaori.news/first-maori-king-used-beer-label-0
A made-up image of the first Māori King, Potatau Te Wherowhero, on a Canadian beer label has surfaced on the internet and caused outrage within the Māori community.
While this is not the first time prominent Māori figures or Māori culture have been used on beer labels, the Canadian bar Ras L'Bock says their intention was never to offend anyone. However, Rahui Papa (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Waikato) says it is an outrageous move.
"It's something that has been made up and it's something foolish to add his name to a face on a beer bottle."
He also says this would never have happened if the company consulted with Māori.....
www.teaomaori.news/first-maori-king-used-beer-label-0