Swastika jewellery removed from Wellington's Newtown Festival stall
Monday 3 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Organisers at the Newtown Festival in Wellington ordered a vendor to remove a swastika pendant from display following backlash from attendees and social media. Festival co-director Martin Hanley stated the item was inappropriate and went against the event's kaupapa, causing distress and anger.