workers are supported and treated with respect. A Workers Charter in the Canterbury Region was proposed with an objective of protecting local and migrant workers, and business leaders at the Forum strongly advocated for the adoption of practical steps to maximise the benefits of cultural diversity to increase their performance. Social media statistics reported that the ‘Tweet Wall’ reached 35,000 people, and turned up in 80,000 timelines. Facebook reached 5000 people, and attracted 55 new ‘fans’, while Instagram attracted 31 new ‘fans’. Race Relations Day (RRD) is a key event in the Commission’s race relations work programme. During February, March, and culminating in the Race Unity Speeches in April, individuals, organisations, and communities celebrated, discussed, and promoted cultural diversity. In doing so they promoted positive race relations. The theme for RRD this year was ‘Big Change Starts Small’, created by a young Vietnamese Kiwi who won last year's Race Unity Speech Competition. RRD activities and events took place across the country, including the Nationhood to Neighbourhood Garden Party hosted by His Excellency, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand. Media statements and appearances by Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy highlighted the call for New Zealand to accept more refugees. This generated nationwide discussion. Other organisations supported the call, and the Minister of Immigration publicly announced he would be open to discussing the matter. Terrorist activities overseas (eg Charlie Hebdo) and subsequent antiterrorist and surveillance measures proposed by the Government raised concerns about marginalisation and targeting of local Muslim communities. The Prime Minister agreed to meet with the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand to discuss the issue. Effective engagement of specific groups in decision-making affecting them and in the design of their communities. Increased observance of procedural safeguards by decision-makers when exercising their legislative oversight and public sector management responsibilities. Better remedies for breaches of human dignity and rights. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery project has worked consistently with community and civil society organisations, local government, national government and business to ensure that people who are impacted by the recovery process participate in decision-making. Through this project the Commission has: • f ollowed up with key agencies on their responses to the recommendations of its monitoring report, Monitoring Human Rights in the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Annual Report 2015 17