Respected Māori cultural adviser and community advocate Rangi McLean - who last year had his own issues with a German artist who used his image without permission - said it was a big positive for Aotearoa for Bezos to take a Māori name for his boat.
“I believe Bezos has taken on our way of life and is taking on board all those aspects. From what I have read, he understands what the koru means and stands for.”
Two Things:
- Did anyone ask Bezos if this is fact?
- Did it cost him anything? Since all the usual gatekeepers are awfully enthousiastic.