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Female journalist with tattoo on her face on television

Female TV journalist – Ms. Oriini Kaipara (37) made history when she became the first Maori woman with a tattoo on her face to participate in the broadcast of the news in the prime time frame.

Female TV journalist – Ms. Oriini Kaipara (37 years old) made history when she became the first Maori woman with a tattoo on her face to participate in the broadcast of the news in the prime time frame (Photo: Daily Mail) .

Oriini Kaipara has a “moko kauae” tattoo , which is a traditional meaning tattoo that often appears on the chin of Maori women – an indigenous people in New Zealand. Ms. Kaipara is a mother of four young children, currently living in Auckland, New Zealand.

Currently, Ms. Kaipara is participating in the Newshub news broadcast on New Zealand TV at 6pm. Ms. Oriini Kaipara first aired this news on Monday. For Maori women, the tattoo they get on their chin marks a transition from a girl to a girl, a moment of maturity and a symbol of life change.



For Ms. Oriini Kaipara, participating in the prime time news broadcast is a big dream in her career, she hopes that her story will become an inspiration for many other Maori women, allowing them to become self-sufficient. believes and strives to achieve achievements in her field of work, especially for women with traditional facial tattoos.

Previously, Ms. Oriini Kaipara participated in the broadcast of news on television, but being able to host the primetime news is a new milestone in her career. In New Zealand, Ms. Oriini Kaipara has her own fan base because of her impressive style on the air, the main highlight of which is the tattoo on her face.

Ms. Oriini Kaipara shared: “I no longer feel as much pressure as when I first started to participate in broadcasting news. That confidence comes after a long journey of effort.”



In New Zealand, Ms. Oriini Kaipara has her own fan base because of her impressive style on the air, with the main highlight being the tattoo on her face (Photo: Daily Mail).