Image
Young Māori meter maids (who collect money from parking meters) pose in Māori costume in Rotorua in 1966. The availability of air travel in the 1960s saw a new influx of international tourists to New Zealand. The Rotorua City Council tried to capitalise on the new visitors by outfitting its meter maids in Māori dress. This well-meaning but artificial scheme caused some controversy amongst the local community.
Using this item
Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga
Reference: AAQT 6539 A78721
Permission of Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga must be obtained before any re-use of this material.