Video game criticised for giving Māori character Christchurch attack birth date

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 10:49am

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Ubisoft has faced backlash after assigning the date of the Christchurch mosque attacks as the birth date for a new Māori character in Rainbow Six Siege. New Zealand players have described the decision regarding the character, Hāpai “Rauora” Iwini, as tasteless and ignorant.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 19 Feb 2025, 8:29am

   Video game criticised for giving Kiwi character Christchurch mosque massacre birth date (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 19 Feb 2025, 9:09am

   Shooter video game adds Māori character with Christchurch mosque attack birth date (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Feb 2025, 10:49am

   Video game reveals controversial Christchurch character (opens in new tab)