He was denied entry into a local hotel, due to the fact he had tā moko on his face.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360799047/smashed-my-mana-man-ta-moko-denied-entry-australian-hotel
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360799047/smashed-my-mana-man-ta-moko-denied-entry-australian-hotel