Ki te whaiao, ki te ao Mārama We have endeavoured to approach this project in a Tiriti-based way To honour our te Tiriti obligations – and our role as an NHRI – the Commission, led by Ahi Kaa, the Commission’s Indigenous Human Rights Group, adopted a three-part Tiriti-based approach to engagement drawn from the Matike Mai Aotearoa report. not identified as being from either Tangata Whenua or Tangata Tiriti. We have, therefore, included submission feedback where it fit best thematically. A National Anti-Racism Taskforce (2021-2022) (the Taskforce), comprised of eminent Tangata Whenua and subject matter experts, was first set up to support the Race Relations Commissioner. This led to the creation of a Tangata Whenua Caucus and a Tangata Tiriti Caucus who provided the Commission with guidance, input and feedback throughout this process. • What is your vision for an Aotearoa New Zealand that is free of racism? • What difference would a racism-free Aotearoa New Zealand make to your life? • What are your best ideas that would enable Aotearoa New Zealand to be free of racism? From July to November 2021, the Commission undertook public engagement with groups and individuals from many communities around our country. People could engage in-person, via online hui, by making an online submission or emailing us directly. We engaged with over 400 individuals. This included five online hui and 12 email submissions from Tangata Whenua groups, and 18 hui and 37 email submissions from Tangata Tiriti groups. We also received around 470 online submissions. As demographic information was not sought from submitters, submissions were Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Engagement was around three questions: There are many voices here... We heard from individuals and groups belonging to a variety of communities and organisations. We held hui with groups of Tangata Whenua iwi leaders, tāngata whaikaha, students and academics. Engagement with Tangata Tiriti included hui with ethnic women’s groups, multicultural and multi-ethnic councils, pan-ethnic Pacific and Asian networks, multiethnic youth associations, inter-faith groups and some primary and secondary schools. A list of hui and email submissions received is included at Appendix Four. 32