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Cake day: June 17th, 2023

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  • It would probably be considered as appropriation by Māori, but I’m reluctant to (can’t) speak authoritativly for Māori on this. I think that public display (by wearing) would be the line not to cross with out permission/blessing.

    Māori experienced similar colonial problems as experienced by the indigenous north Americans.

    Having said that, often one only needs to ask permission (per se).

    If you do a search for “New Zealand iwi” you’ll find contact details for different Māori iwi (tribes). I recommend finding one that’s local to the area you’ve visited and just ask if they’re OK with you reproducing their art and wearing it as it has considerable meaning to you too, and you want to respect their tīkanga (customs).

    Edit: it’s very cool that you even asked!