The Maori veteran said he was left feeling “embarrassed” after he was refused service at a popular pub over his traditional face tattoo, known as Mataora.

A Maori war veteran was turned away from a pub in Perth, Australia, because of his face tattoos, despite him explaining the cultural significance behind them.

Following complaints about its "disrespect" for culture, Snapchat has removed the Maori face tattoo filter.

The face tattoo: It's designed by artist S. Victor Whitwell, who based it on the facial tattoos of the Maori in New Zealand. He has no regrets about it and originally wanted hearts on his face.

A high-profile newsreader in New Zealand has publicly slapped down an irate viewer who had repeatedly complained about her traditional face tattoo.

A Perth pub has allegedly turned away a Maori war veteran, refusing to serve him over his traditional facial tattoos.

Face tattoos, or moko, have been a part of Maori culture for generations Social media platform Snapchat has removed a feature which allowed users to apply traditional Maori tattoos on their faces.

A Perth pub has allegedly turned away a Maori war veteran, refusing to serve him over his traditional facial tattoos.

Maori woman claims Brisbane pub refused her entry for cultural face markings A Maori woman has vowed to take a pub to the human rights watchdog, claiming they were “racist” and refused her entry.

Juanita McNamera, who lives in Brisbane, said she was denied entry to Irish pub Finn McCools in Fortitude Valley on Saturday night because of her moko kauae, or chin tattoo.

A Perth pub has allegedly turned away a Maori war veteran, refusing to serve him over his traditional facial tattoos.