ISBN: 978-0-478-35612-0 Online: 978-0-478-35613-7 The New Zealand Human Rights Commission was set up in 1977 and works under the Human Rights Act 1993. Our purpose is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. We work for a free, fair, safe and just New Zealand, where diversity is valued, and human dignity and rights are respected. For more information, please visit our website: www.hrc.co.nz Citation: New Zealand Human Rights Commission. (2020) Talanoa: Human Rights issues for Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand. Wellington: Human Rights Commission. Copyright The copyright owner of this publication is Human Rights Commission (HRC). The HRC permits the reproduction of material from this publication without prior notification, provided that fair representation is made of the material and that the HRC is acknowledged as the source. Any queries regarding this report should be directed to the HRC at the following address: New Zealand Human Rights Commission PO Box 10424 The Terrace Wellington 6143 New Zealand www.hrc.co.nz media@hrc.co.nz December 2020 Acknowledgements: Talanoa was born from kōrero which took place at five hui held across Aotearoa New Zealand in 2018 and 2019. The Commission would like to wholeheartedly thank our Pacific communities for sharing their experiences, insights and recommendations through fono and other gatherings. It has helped the Commission understand the key human rights issues faced by Pacific communities presented herein. We would also like to thank our former Pacific Human Rights Advisor, Tuiloma Lina-Jodi Vaine Samu who began drafting this paper. This work is greatly enhanced by the contributions made by Filipo Katavake-McGrath. Project support was provided by Laurie McGregor, Dr Margaret MacDonald, Vanushi Walters, Andre Afamasaga, Eleanor Vermunt, Hannah Northover, Nid Satjipanon, and Rachna Nath (all HRC). Cover image: Pacific youth at the Climate March in Auckland. Photo courtesy of Pacific Climate Warriors/ Sivendra Michael 2 Talanoa: Human rights issues for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand