My mates they're experiencing racism, even physical contact… [In high school], it happened to me once, but I reacted badly, I got into a fight. (Former refugee focus group) Overall, while participants perceived that the awareness of racism had changed, the occurrence and expression of racism continued to occur and there was still a long way to go to for Aotearoa New Zealand to become a diverse place where everyone experiences safety and belonging. www.malatest-intl.com Drivers of racism – March 2021 48