Man with tā moko denied entry for a kai On September 26, 2025, Caleb Pokai, a 24-year-old Māori man, was denied entry to the Burleigh Pavilion on the Gold Coast due to his traditional facial tattoo, known as tā moko. Pokai had planned to surprise a friend for their birthday at The Tropic restaurant, part of the venue, but was stopped by security upon arrival. The staff cited the venue’s dress code, which prohibits “intimidating, aggressive, or offensive tattoos,” as the reason for refusal. Pokai

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