Hoka sneaker brand uses Māori name without attribution

NZ HeraldStuffRNZWednesday 12 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The US-based sneaker brand Hoka uses a Māori word meaning "to fly" for its name. While the company once acknowledged the origin on Facebook, it has not adopted the correct pronunciation in current marketing videos.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 12 Mar 2025, 7:34am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Hoka shoes use a Māori name. Why don’t they say so? (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff via RNZ

    HOKA shoes uses a Māori name. Why don’t they say so? (opens in new tab)

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