Community Engagement Report for developing a National Action Plan Against Racism
Diversity and inclusion
Tangata Whenua spoke about diversity
and inclusion being important and sought
recognition by migrants that Māori were the
first people of Aotearoa. One participant’s
vision was that: “all cultures that migrate
to New Zealand have an induction [to]
Aotearoa, te Tiriti, tikanga, aligning to local
marae for support in their regions.”
Participants supported better treatment for
migrants entering Aotearoa and greater
“recognition and understanding of multiethnic, dual/multi country passport holders
with New Zealand citizenship explained to
those working at the border”.
Equality for all peoples – both Tangata
Whenua and Tangata Tiriti – was
supported. Participants envisaged a future
where “racism is firmly in our past but
informs our future through initiatives that
build manaakitanga and connection”.
Another participant described a racismfree future for everyone as:
An Aotearoa that my mokopuna see
themselves as a valued member and
contributor. Where those who lead
this country understand the collective
strength of our young leaders today will
only benefit the future Aotearoa. Where
ministers and governments move aside
and support the development of selfgovernance for mātauranga Māori
educational organisations, health, welfare,
justice and community development.
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