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Tūi Tūi Tuituiā 2
Race Relations in 2013 2
Commission contact details 3
Contents 4
Kōrero Whakatataki – Introduction 9
Whakawhanaungatanga ā Iwi 2013 −
Race Relations in 2013 11
A quick look back on the last 10 years. 12
Census reveals Aotearoa’s ethnic diversity 13
Conversation on Constitution set to continue 14
Whakawhanaungatanga ā Iwi me te anga tika tangata ā taiao − Race relations and the international human rights framework 16
New Zealand’s progress on race relations assessed by CERD 16
Action plan on human rights takes shape 18
Preparing for international human rights events in 2014 20
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 21
Businesses urged to respect indigenous rights 22
Mahi rerenga kētanga – Action on diversity 24
Ethnic diversity inspires hundreds of exciting events 24
Young people take the lead at Diversity Forum 25
Outstanding contributions recognised at Diversity Awards 26
Dreams for the future shared on Race Relations Day 27
Naomi’s dream: “I want to live amid a diversity of sight, sound and colour” 27
Attitudes toward Asians become more positive 28
The Taniwha and the Dragon: ancient and modern bonds 29
Whakahāweatanga me to nonotitanga – Discrimination and harassment 31
Asian peoples and Māori most likely to experience discrimination 31
Complaints to the Human Rights Commission 31
Office of Human Rights Proceedings 35
Human Rights Review Tribunal 35
Taxi drivers a target for racial abuse 36
Young Chinese migrants show resilience 36
Airline refuses to hire applicant with tā moko 37
Shopper fined for telling woman to remove burqa 37
Mokomoko Bill restores mana 37
Operation Eight trampled basic rights 37
Tauriteritekore – Inequalities 39
Spotlight on child poverty 39
Addressing inequalities in the criminal justice system 41
Ngā kōti rangatahi: a revolution in youth justice 42
Māori and Pacific education strategies renewed 42
Crowded houses lead to hospital admissions 43
Study reveals hearing problems for Pacific children 44
Improving health care for culturally and linguistically diverse populations 44
Public service workforce addresses inequality 45
Some employers fail to recognise value of migrant workers 46
Book explores accelerating income inequality 47
Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi 47
The Treaty and the Constitutional conversation 48
Commission promotes human rights dimensions of the Treaty 49
Commission builds Treaty-based organisation 49
Federation committed to a Treaty-based Multicultural New Zealand 50
Councils urged to make decisions with Māori 50
Māori economic growth continues 51
Asset sales spark urgent action 52
Freshwater under discussion at national hui 52
4G Spectrum sold off 53
Tūhoe signs innovative Treaty settlement with Crown 54
Waitangi Tribunal 54
Rerekētanga Whakapono – Religious diversity 57
Religion in Aotearoa New Zealand more varied than ever 57
Parliament acknowledges religious diversity 57
Interfaith gatherings promote tolerance 58
Media and religion – action needed 58
Council meetings opened with interfaith prayers 59
Religion in schools debate continues 59
Faith communities say no to family violence 60
Muslim World Forum strengthens connections 60
Qur'an translated into te reo Māori 61
Other significant activities in 2013 61
Te heketanga me te whakatau – Migration and settlement 62
Migration trends 62
Migrant workers in Canterbury 63
Immigration Amendment Bill (No 2) 63
Changes in settlement support 64
New migrants welcomed by Tangata Whenua 65
Ngā rerenga, te whakatau me te punanga − 67
Refugees, resettlement and asylum 67
Resettlement in 2013 67
Agreement with Australia 68
New health checks for quota refugees 68
Immigration Amendment Act 2013 69
Refugee Resettlement Strategy begins 69
Successful asylum seekers left to mark time 70
Intensive support keeps refugees healthy 70
Ngā reo − Languages 72
Aotearoa’s ethnic mix reflected in languages 72
North and South Islands officially named 72
Language services celebrate ten years 72
2013 – action on languages 73
UN urges support for te reo Māori and Pacific languages 74
Te Wairoa Reorua 2040 75
Pāpāho – Media 76
Cartoons spark racism debate 76
“Cartoonists question work that targets the vulnerable", Nga Reo Tangata: Media and Diversity Network. (Human Rights Commission, 2013) Accessed at 17 June 2013. http://www.hrc.co.nz/newsletters/diversity-action-programme/nga-reo-tangata/2013/06/cartoonists-question-work-that-targets-the-vulnerable/ 98
Backlash follows “Wogistan” remarks 77
Hindu community condemns Kali caricature 78
Urgent need to curb racial harassment online 78
Comment fails to breach media standards 79
Press Council uphold race complaints 80
Te rangahau whānui o te rerekētanga – Diversity research 81
Overview 81
University Research Units 82
Government Agencies 87
Non-governmental, independent and non-profit organisations 89
Glossary 92
Endnotes 94
