Ngātiwai iwi encourages Māori to take pride in moko
Thursday 26 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Winston Peters, Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi
Northland iwi Ngātiwai is urging Māori to wear their moko with pride. Kaumātua Taipari Munro made the comments following remarks by Winston Peters, who referred to Rawiri Waititi's mataora as "scribbles". Munro stated that moko represents the mana of ancestors and serves as a symbol of unity.
