Face tattoos, or moko, have been a part of Maori ... There has been a resurgence in interest in moko among both Maori men and women. Since the 2000s, moko has become increasingly seen and accepted ...

Some New Zealanders with Maori heritage wear tattoos ... family and cultural identity. Facial tattoos - moko kauae - are of particular importance. Men's moko tend to cover their entire face ...