TV presenter with Māori face tattoo hits back at cruel trolls.5

She also emphasized correcting his spelling of moko, since David had mistakenly written “moku”.

In her email, Kaipara mentioned that your complaints seem to be based on your personal preferences regarding how people should appear on screen. She emphasized that Moko and those associated with them should not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or prejudice as they are not threatening.

“We have no intention to cause harm or ill will, and we/I do not deserve to be treated with such disrespect,” she added. “Kindly refrain from further complaints and try to overcome your cultural ignorance and bias, as if you were living in the 1800s.”