Ophir Cassidy is the first Māori judge with a moko kauae to be appointed to the district court. The media periodically reports incidents of discrimination against those who wear moko – particularly moko kanohi, or facial markings. Social media threads and comments sections refer to moko kauae as “the WINZ stamp”, or to wearers needing to wipe their chins. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s moko kauae represents her whānau, and recognises her mana, status, and abilities. International Art Centre Until fairly recent times, moko kauae were confined to history books, and portraits by Goldie and Lindauer.

Source: Stuff April 30, 2021 17:02 UTC