Television presenter Oriini Kaipara, proudly wearing a traditional Māori face tattoo, responded gracefully to online trolls, reaffirming her cultural pride and identity.

Kaipara, a trailblazing 41-year-old newsreader for New Zealand’s Newshub, made history as the first person to deliver a primetime news bulletin while wearing the moko kauae, a significant cultural symbol worn by Māori women. The moko kauae, traditionally placed on the lips and chin, reflects a woman’s heritage, status, leadership, and familial connections within the Māori community, the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.

Despite the praise Kaipara has received, one viewer named David expressed his displeasure through an email to Newshub. According to the Daily Mail, David’s message criticized Kaipara’s appearance, calling her moko “offensive and aggressive looking” and dismissing her use of the Māori language as “incoherent.”

Rather than ignoring the remarks, Kaipara confronted them head-on. She shared the email exchange on her Instagram story, handling the situation with grace and dignity. In her response to David, Kaipara pointed out that his complaints were based on personal preferences about appearance and corrected his misspelling of the word “moko.” She made it clear that moko kauae represents no threat, and such expressions of cultural pride do not deserve intolerance or discrimination.

“We mean no harm or ill intent,” Kaipara wrote. “Neither do we deserve to be treated with such disregard.” She added a sharp rebuke, telling David to hold off on expressing his “cultural ignorance and bias” until a time more suited to such views—“ideally the 1800s.”

Despite this negative comment, Kaipara emphasized that most responses to her are positive, and trolls like David are the exception. In an interview with the New Zealand Herald following the incident, Kaipara spoke about the importance of having more Māori advocates in prominent positions. “The fact that my existence triggers some people is testament to why we need more Māori advocates in key roles across every sector,” she said.

Kaipara’s composed response serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural pride and resilience. Her actions inspire others to embrace their identities with confidence and stand up against prejudice.

Jеnnifеr Lореz’s 16-yеаr-оld Еmmе’s lаrgе blасk рiеrсings sеts intеrnеt аbuzz

During a Parisian outing with their mother, Emme Muniz, showed off a fashion accessory that had everyone talking – flesh tunnels.

The 16-year-old child of Jennifer Lopez set the internet abuzz when they stepped out with black piercings in their stretched earlobes.

While the “Jenny From The Block” singer opted for a chic look, her teen went for an edgier look, an aesthetic they’ve been working on for several years.

“[Emme] is into experimenting with different hair colors and quirky makeup techniques,” a source told Life & Style in December 2021. Despite having “varying tastes in fashion,” Emme and Lopez still enjoy helping each other find the perfect outfit.

When photos of the child-mother duo began to circulate online, many wondered what happened with Emme.

Jеnnifеr Lореz’s 16-yеаr-оld Еmmе’s lаrgе blасk рiеrсings sеts intеrnеt аbuzz

During a Parisian outing with their mother, Emme Muniz, showed off a fashion accessory that had everyone talking – flesh tunnels.

The 16-year-old child of Jennifer Lopez set the internet abuzz when they stepped out with black piercings in their stretched earlobes.

While the “Jenny From The Block” singer opted for a chic look, her teen went for an edgier look, an aesthetic they’ve been working on for several years.

“[Emme] is into experimenting with different hair colors and quirky makeup techniques,” a source told Life & Style in December 2021. Despite having “varying tastes in fashion,” Emme and Lopez still enjoy helping each other find the perfect outfit.

When photos of the child-mother duo began to circulate online, many wondered what happened with Emme.

“Not very feminine, looks likе a dude”

“She’s rebelling against her Mother can’t wait to read that book!!”

“Some celebrity kids are doomed“

“She needs to pay more attention to her children and not be so self absorbed .”

“JLo must be dying inside.”