"A large pounamu stone gifted to China from the Christchurch City Council and Ngai Tahu flew first class to its new owner as it was culturally insensitive to put it in the hold.
Ngai Tahu protocol also meant the pounamu had to be accompanied on the journey by two members of the iwi, at a cost to the ratepayer of $2500..."
It's a frickin' ROCK!In any case, how does bloody air travel fit into the whole cultural ballyhoo?
Hey Christchurch!- that's YOUR money they just pissed away on a rock's feelings!
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