He wears his $400 uniform neatly, but his appearance has become a point of contention at King's High School in Dunedin. He needed to just be able to have his cornrows and do his work which is what he wants to do. "We understand there are a range of views on what is appropriate school uniform wearing," the statement said. The individual style he achieved enabled him to fit the school uniform policy while retaining his individuality. King's uniform policy is relatively ambiguous, stating: "Hair must be their natural colour with non-extreme cuts.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2021 05:37 UTC