A Christchurch bar has been fined after turning away a tattoo artist last year because of his moko.
Mark Kopua complained to the Human Rights Commission when he was refused entry to the Bourbon Bar by a security guard who misinterpreted his tattoo as a gang mark, One News reported.
The commission fined the bar $500.
Owner Andrew Geldard said the fine was fair and he regretted any upset caused.
The bar now allows religious and cultural tattoos.
NZPA