Māori anger as Air New Zealand seeks to trademark 'Kia Ora' logo

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Airline accused of lack of respect for indigenous language by seeking to protect image of the greeting, also the name of its in-flight magazine

New Zealand’s national carrier, Air New Zealand, has offended the country’s Māori people by attempting to trademark an image of the words “kia ora”; the greeting for hello.

 

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There was a drink called Kia Ora so I’m guessing it’s already been trademarked.

That's ridiculous

Oi bro that’s our word owe

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