Organisers of an elite sports event with big-name backers stood accused of disrespecting Maori art and culture, sparking a strong social media response. It looked like a story with legs but only one programme picked up the ‘korowai controversy’ and ran with it. How come?
Tommy Kapai Wilson with a new take on the korowai controversy. Photo: PHOTO / RNZ Mediawatch
Brad Kennedy, the 2011 winner of the NZ Golf Open, wearing the original korowai lent to NZ Golf. Photo: PHOTOSPORT