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Re: Update on Maori/Bionicle dispute
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lugnet.technic.bionicle
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Sat, 27 Oct 2001 05:46:41 GMT
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In lugnet.mediawatch, Dave Low writes:
> from BBC news:
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> "Maori take on hi-tech Lego toys"
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> "After challenging Danish company Lego to stop using Maori words for its
> hi-tech toys, New Zealand Maori are now planning to work with the company to
> draft guidelines on how to use traditional knowledge.
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> "Last week a Lego representative went to New Zealand to meet with the Maori,
> who had complained at Lego's use of Maori words in its Bionicle game.
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> "After deciding to stop using offending words in any further launches of the
> Bionicle range, Lego now wants to set out a code of conduct for the use of
> traditional knowledge in the manufacture of toys..."
It's great to see a positive result from this dispute!!
ROSCO
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