instead of milking Māori'
The chairman of Ngā Ngaru (National Māori Authority), Matthew Tūkākī, has fired shots across the bow of New Zealand’s largest agricultural company, Fonterra, over its bid to trademark Māori words used for its Kāpiti cheese range.
“When I discovered that they intend on making applications to trademark Māori words and names, I think all Māori would agree with me that a corporate entity sure as hell does not own the use of Māori words or phrases,” Tūkākī said.
However, Fonterra has defended its move, saying the trademark applications are “to ensure the correct use of te reo on our Kāpiti-branded products” and will not impinge on any wider use of the words.
But Tūkākī is not convinced, and has vowed to block the applications.
Link to article: Tūkākī tells Fonterra to 'stick to milking cows instead of milking Māori' | Stuff.co.nz
