Christchurch group Brown Town changes ticket pricing after criticism over racial pricing tiers.

Christchurch-based collective Brown Town faced criticism for using racially tiered ticket prices for their music event 'WAVES: Sunday Sessions,' aiming to make it more accessible for Māori and Pasifika attendees. After receiving complaints, including from the Human Rights Commission, Brown Town updated the ticketing structure to remove explicit racial references, renaming them "Alofa" and "Ally" access at $20 and $30, respectively. Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby praised the changes but suggested non-discriminatory methods to support inclusivity.

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