Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 6, 2020 3:27:43 GMT 12
REO MĀORI EXPERT URGES SEEKING ADVICE OVER NAMES, BRANDS
A Wellington leather store's Māori name mishap has been described as easily avoidable.
The store has named itself Huruhuru, thinking it was a translation of hair or wool, but it can also translate to pubic hair.
She said they were now also receiving racial abuse and threats and the property office told them to go to the police......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/422829/reo-maori-expert-urges-seeking-advice-over-names-brands
A Wellington leather store's Māori name mishap has been described as easily avoidable.
The store has named itself Huruhuru, thinking it was a translation of hair or wool, but it can also translate to pubic hair.
She said they were now also receiving racial abuse and threats and the property office told them to go to the police......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/422829/reo-maori-expert-urges-seeking-advice-over-names-brands