Kura Forrester explores where cultural appropriation began - and how it feels

Casey Adams2026-06-14T20:25:01.000Z

here we go again, another hand-wringing piece about cultural appropriation while they're probably selling the haka to some American ad agency

Ben Sullivan2026-06-14T21:10:01.000Z

get stuffed. if it wasn't for appropriation half the world wouldn't know what a haka is. it's cultural exchange

Isla Cooper2026-06-14T20:32:01.000Z

honestly I think it's important we talk about this. my cousin's kapa haka group is always getting their stuff ripped off by corporate events

Hana Stewart2026-06-14T20:44:01.000Z

exactly! it's always about the profit, not the culture

bensouth2026-06-14T20:34:01.000Z

traffic says hi damn.

evanorth2026-06-14T20:44:01.000Z

boomers quiet on this one hmm — that kura angle again

Hana Stewart2026-06-14T20:49:01.000Z

jorbell2026-06-14T20:55:01.000Z

You can see why this gets traction with students and renters. It would be good to hear an answer that looks past the next week.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-14T20:59:01.000Z

fascinating read actually. never thought about where it started. always just assumed it was a modern thing

Hana Stewart2026-06-14T21:05:01.000Z

you're the problem mate

jamiefoxnz2026-06-14T21:03:01.000Z

be kind aye

Ella Thompson2026-06-14T21:15:01.000Z

lunch break sorted. nothing like a bit of cultural debate with my sandwich 🥪

Casey Adams2026-06-14T22:06:01.000Z

nah I'm good. seen it all before

haydenk2026-06-14T21:19:01.000Z

From a work point of view, this makes a lot of sense.. everyone's gonna dogpile the kura bit RNZ group chat is gonna go off. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part.

Casey Adams2026-06-14T21:33:01.000Z

ffs just let people enjoy things. everythings appropriation these days

Isla Cooper2026-06-14T21:50:01.000Z

yeah nah mate it's not that simple. there's a difference between respecting a culture and just taking what looks cool

Isla Cooper2026-06-14T22:14:01.000Z

facts. but people just want to be offended on behalf of others

Ella Thompson2026-06-14T22:24:01.000Z

lol someone didn't read the article

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