Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon says he is proud to be among those fighting for their rights at Ihumātao, following his visit to the occupation site today. Foon says the visit to Ihumatao is to get a feel for the mauri of the whenua and to understand the essence of the issues.
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"The racism among us needs to stop"- Meng Foon
Newly appointed Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon is calling for official recognition of the New Zealand Land Wars and its devastating impact on Māori. In his first interview in the new role, he discussed Ihumātao, Tuia250 and racism in Aotearoa.
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It's never been about me, it's always about we- Dame Areta Koopu
After over 30 years in social services, Mrs Areta Koopu CBE of Ngāti Konohi has today been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The Māori Women's Development director is one four Dames and three Knights in the 2019 Queens Birthday Honours.
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NewsLandlord's message shocks: "My koro would be very angry"
A young Māori woman who received a shocking reply from a potential landlord feels she was discriminated against because of her Māori name, a name gifted to her by her koro.
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Protest rally turns into a victory party
A mass peaceful protest rally against alt-right activists Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneaux turned into a jubilant party following the cancellation of the pairs speaking engagement in Auckland. Protestors say the decision is a victory for the city's diverse communities and Aotearoa.
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Business shouldn't fear domestic violence act-Warehouse CEO
The CEO of New Zealand's largest retail group, The Warehouse, says the new domestic violence act is more cost-effective for businesses in the long run. Pejman Okhovat says employers shouldn't be reluctant to embrace the Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act, which allows victims up to 10 days paid leave.
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Civil rights icon visits Alfriston College
Civil rights activist Minniejean Brown-Trickey a member of the Little Rock Nine told her story to students of Alfriston College today.
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Govt responds to unconscious bias against Māori students
The Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the government is looking to lift the achievement of Maori students through creating culturally safe learning environments.
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Human Rights Commission backs UN report for Treaty rights
The Human Rights Commission is backing a report by the United Nations committee and their concerns that recommendations by the Waitangi Tribunal are not legally binding.
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Justice delayed for disabled children in NZ education system
Of the 95,000 New Zealand children living with a disability, more than half have difficulty learning. The IHC says delays in getting a hearing to address allegations that the education system is breaching the human rights of disabled children are unfair.
