Oriini Kaipara Becomes First Person Ever With Māori Face Tattoo To Present News In New Zealand

Oriini Kaipara, 37, is the first person in New Zealand’s history to anchor the news wearing her moko kauae, a traditional lower chin tattoo worn by Māori women. Her markings celebrate the rite of passage from girl to adulthood — symbolizing a personal process of transformation.

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