In the past, having tattoos and a professional job weren't a winning combo. People were required to conceal their tattoos in the workplace, as it was deemed inappropriate and sometimes even fear-inducing, for people to have visible tattoos in certain environments.
However, these policies and cultures were not only often racist, but also failed to keep up with the growing normalcy of tatted employees. News anchor for Newshub, Oriini Kaipara, decided to change the narrative around tattoos by showing her moko kauae, which is the face tattoo that women in her indigenous New Zealand tribe, Māori wear.
She's the female anchor and primetime journalist to ever sport her moko kauae tattoo on live TV. However, the path for change wasn't always easy.