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The rise of transracial Pākehā

Cringe, confused, and culturally thirsty

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Matua Kahurangi
Aug 02, 2025
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There’s something weird happening in New Zealand right now and it’s time someone said it out loud - we’re seeing a rise in Pākehā who are trying to “become” Māori. Not through whakapapa or community, but through aesthetic shortcuts. Slapping on a moko kauae or a bit of ta moko on the forearm and announcing to the world that they’ve “come home.” It’s cri…

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