Similar messages came through in engagements for these reports. The national action plan against racism provides another avenue for the Government to deliver on some of the Royal Commission’s 44 recommendations. Interviews were conducted with Māori scholars and activists, Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith, chair Tina Ngata, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Dr Rawiri Taonui, Kingi Snelgar, and the late Dr Moana Jackson. The Commission heard from a range of communities, including Tangata Whenua iwi leaders, Tāngata Whaikaha, ethnic women’s groups, multicultural and multi-ethnic councils, Pacific and Asian networks, inter-faith groups, students and academics. Ki te whaiao, ki te ao Mārama recommendations from both Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti were placed under five corresponding pou and pillars. Recommendations included; Unfortunately, the resurgence of COVID-19 in August 2021 meant most of the scheduled face-to-face meetings could not proceed. Māori voices are not as strong as they might been had in-person meetings alongside the National Iwi Chairs Forum been able to take place. The meetings engaged relatively few Pacific voices reflecting the impact of the 2021 outbreak. The Commission mitigated the inability to carry out in-person engagements by organising online workshops. • Establishing a monitoring and accountability mechanism. Members of the Tangata Tiriti caucus, Professor Paul Spoonley, and Anjum Rahman, had articles published after the reports’ release on the importance of progressing moves to address racism and improve understanding about its historical impact. • Strengthen Indigenous and human rights in Aotearoa. Maranga Mai! Maranga Mai! was written by members of the Tangata Whenua caucus with the support of Ahi Kaa. The research-based report was designed to be read alongside Ki te whaiao, ki te ao Mārama. The Commission published the report to provide an important indigenous perspective on the history and impact of racism. Maranga Mai! combines evidence-based literature with analysis from recognised experts in the field of anti-racism. This method focuses on Māori experiences, the value of which lies in documenting inter-generational insights. • Resourcing and co-ordinating anti-racism work; Key recommendations from Maranga Mai! included moves to: • Commit to constitutional transformation; • Establish a Truth, Reconciliation and Justice Commission; • Establish an independent body or bodies to deliver transformation; The reports were presented to Government and released to inform a robust national action plan against racism. They uplift the voices and aspirations of vulnerable communities. The Commission expects to continue to promote these and advocate for the plan to be progressed. All parties engaged during the research indicated they appreciated the opportunity to share their views and continue the discussion around eliminating racism. A targeted action plan will help all communities thrive in New Zealand. 25