If you’re feeling angry or frustrated

Don’t take that out on others. Targeting someone just because they look or act different to you will not make you feel good, at least not in the long run. You could end up being arrested or being hurt yourself. You’re better than that.

If you feel attacked or unsafe

Reach out to your support network or someone you trust. You can report anything that makes you feel unsafe to the Police or to one of their partner agencies. The most important thing is that you tell someone and seek support.

If someone you know is having a tough time

You can listen to them, ask if they want to talk about it and encourage them to seek help. The Police website has information on where to find support, and where to report. Visit www.police.govt.nz/hate

Mananui

“I’m a papa, whānau member, hapū member, iwi member, I’m pretty good at chopping wood, I love sports, I love learning about whakapapa and I stand against hate.”

Special thanks to Piri and Melissa for sharing your time and supporting our filming. Thanks also to Mananui, his friends and whānau.

Mananui video transcript (DOCX, 20KB)

Arif

“I’m a father, a medical doctor, a councillor, a proud Afghan Kiwi, a proud New Zealander and I stand against hate.”

We would like to thank the New Settlers Family and Community Trust (NFAT) and their staff for welcoming us into their space and supporting our filming. Thank you to Arif, his wife Fahima, and his family.

Tell us about yourself

I served as a medical doctor in Afghanistan and worked for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from 1994 to 1999. I moved to New Zealand in January 2000 and for 17 years worked with Refugees at Survivors NZ where I led the Community Services Team. I work closely with refugee communities and support their employment, social engagement and health and wellbeing and work to prevent violence to support a smoother resettlement. Furthermore, I support young people from refugee backgrounds to reach their potential in education, employment, and social wellbeing with the aim to prevent them from becoming involved in gangs, drugs, alcohol abuse and other forms of violence.

Besides having served on several boards, I am currently the President of the Resettles Refugee Council of New Zealand. The role of the Council is to ensure that all aspects of New Zealand’s asylum and refugee policy and practice (legal, social, economic, health and cultural) fully respect international law and the human rights of asylum-seekers and refugees.

Why did you want to take part in this series?

I wanted to participate in this video because over the years of working with migrant and refugee communities, I have heard many stories from people who have been verbally abused because of their skin colour or appearance. I wanted to be the voice of those people and say that it is NOT RIGHT. We are all human, regardless of how we look like.

Arif video transcript (DOCX, 20KB)

Ranjna

“I’m a third-generation Kiwi Indian, proud grandmother of eight, enabler, perhaps a catalyst, glass ceiling breaker, proud women of colour and I stand against hate.”

Special thanks to Shree Swaminarayan Temple Auckland, staff at Tamiki Health and Ghandi Nivas for providing a space for us to film. Thanks also to Ranjna, her grandchildren, husband, and wider whānau.

Tell us about yourself

I am the granddaughter of a young Indian man that came to the shores of Fiji and then New Zealand. I was brought up in a fruit shop and faced no racism (apart from some comments about the smell of curry), but once I married a doctor and moved into the professional arena, we faced a lot of hate and racism.

Why did you want to take part in this series?

Being a third generation Kiwi/Indian, I thought it was very important to have my voice heard. We have stayed in the background, not facing the racial problems, just ignoring them, but it is heart breaking to see my grandchildren face the same issues. Just because they have a different name or look slightly different, they face the same fear and ignorance which manifests into hate.

Education and awareness need to start early and we also need to educate the mainstream, that because we look different, does not mean we are a threat. We are all humans, with different lenses on life, which brings amazing diversity of thought to our community.

I will finish with some advice from Desmond Tutu: ‘Do your little bit of good where you are, it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelms the world.’

Ranjna video transcript (DOC, 20KB)

Kramer

“I’m a pacific fruit salad of many blends, I’m a brother, I’m an uncle, I’m a disability advocate for our youth and pacific disabled people and I stand against hate.”

Special thanks to Shore Junction, Allan Brewster Leisure Centre and PHAB Pasifika for opening their hearts and space for us to film. Thank you to Kramer, his friends and colleagues including Lavinia and John, and his family for their support.

Tell us about yourself

I was born and raised in the beautiful Cook Islands on the island of Rarotonga. When I was 15, a spinal cord injury changed my life and brought me to New Zealand. During this time, I was faced with many challenges and had to overcome many barriers to become the person I am today. This is where I found my passion to work with young people of all abilities, cultures, and backgrounds.

I am a strong believer in the unique ingenuity that young people possess and the unlimited potential that is tapped when we work together as a community. I am passionate about working to change perceptions of what young people of all abilities can achieve and contribute. One of the ways I plan on doing this is by building awareness and acceptance around mental illness and breaking the taboo that surrounds Disability. I am a strong voice for both the Pasifika and disability sector, my aim is to bridge the gap between disability, youth, community and government.

Because I am such a believer in dreams and the value we all bring, my ultimate goal is to one day lead from the front as Minster of Disabilities.

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Instead go where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Why did you want to take part in this series?

What made me interested in doing this video was being able to share with our community that people living with a disability are just like everyone else and, importantly, to break that stigma and discrimination that surrounds the word disabilities.

Kramer video transcript (DOCX, 19KB)

Shawn

“I’m a migrant, I’m queer, I’m a feeler, I’m a survivor and I stand against hate.”

We would like to thank St Peters on Willis and Wellington City Gallery | Te Whare Toi for opening their hearts and spaces for us to film. Special thanks to Shawn, their partner Daniel, their colleagues and whānau.

Tell us about yourself

Kia ora! Ko Shawn toku ingoa. I am a migrant non-binary person residing in the big little capital of Pōneke in Te Whanganui a tara. What drives me is my passion for making life even 1% more equitable for little Shawn and the communities that helped raise them. I am privileged to call Aotearoa New Zealand home and be Tangata Tiriti.

Why did you want to take part in this series?

While acknowledging the plethora of privileges we have in in this country, it is also important to address and mitigate the hate that is also ingrained in our systems and communities. This kaupapa presents an opportunity to weave the intersectionality of Aotearoa through storytelling and I am proud to share mine, representing the many communities I have the privilege to stand tall with.

Shawn video transcript (DOCX, 19KB)

Leaflets and posters include information on where you can report and seek support. For a step-by-step guide on how to report to Police, visit the Police website.

Leaflets have been designed to be printed (see print guide) and folded.

• English (PDF 385KB)
• Te reo Māori (PDF 384KB)

Other languages

• Arabic (PDF 429KB)
• Chinese (simplified) (PDF 522KB)
• Chinese (traditional) (PDF 525KB)
• Cook Islands Māori (PDF 387KB)
• Fijian (PDF 384KB)
• Filipino (PDF 386KB)
• French (PDF 388KB)
• Gujarati (PDF 431KB)
• Hindi (PDF 420KB)
• Japanese (PDF 531KB)
• Korean (PDF 437KB)
• Niuean (PDF 384KB)
• Persian (PDF 426KB)
• Punjabi (PDF 570KB)
• Rotuman (PDF 423KB)
• Samoan (PDF 383KB)
• Somali (PDF 386KB)
• Spanish (PDF 386KB)
• Tamil (PDF 466KB)
• Thai (PDF 436KB)
• Tokelauan (PDF 385KB)
• Tongan (PDF 389KB)
• Tuvaluan (PDF 385KB)
• Urdu (PDF 428KB)
• Vietnamese (PDF 476KB)

Poster

• English (PDF 213KB)
• Te reo Māori (PDF 209KB)
• Chinese (simplified) (PDF 290KB)
• Cook Islands Māori (PDF 213KB)
• Fijian (PDF 214KB)
• Filipino (PDF 214KB)
• French (PDF 215KB)
• Gujarati (PDF 269KB)
• Hindi (PDF 224KB)
• Japanese (PDF xxKB)
• Niuean (PDF 214KB)
• Punjabi (PDF 281KB)
• Rotuman (PDF 272KB)
• Samoan (PDF 213KB)
• Somali (PDF 215KB)
• Spanish (PDF 215KB)
• Tokelauan (PDF 215KB)
• Tongan (PDF 215KB)
• Tuvaluan (PDF 214KB)
• Vietnamese (PDF 239KB)

Accessible formats

• Braille (BRF 7KB)
• Audio (MP3 3MB)
• Large Print (DOCX 69KB)
• Easy Read (PDF 4.9MB)

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  NZSL

You can use these packs to train your staff, support school learning, or when hosting a community event. Users of the pack can use the notes to guide them.

Pack 1: Community Stories

Information includes:­­

• reflective questions
• how to support each other and reduce harm

Step 1: Watch the video at the top of this webpage

Step 2: Present the PowerPoint:

• Standing Together Against Hate - Community Stories (PPTX 17.5MB)

This work stems from a partnering programme called Te Raranga that addresses Recommendation 42 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCOI) into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidan on 15 March 2019.

The resource kit is not where our journey ends and we encourage our partners and communities to continue the conversation and development of resources. If you have feedback on the webpage, please contact terarangaprogramme@police.govt.nz

The people who participated in these videos represent intersectionality and the diversity of Aotearoa.  We could not film a representative from each religion, ethnicity, sexuality, age, disability, and gender. Instead, the videos were developed to align and connect with as many people as possible, not just the group the person is representing. We hope that people can recognise parts of themselves, their family, friends, or colleagues in each story.

Feedback has been collated from community-led reports and previous publicly available community engagement activity across government. We have pulled the feedback into one place to identity themes that have helped inform the Standing Together Against Hate series.

The community feedback has been grouped into the following themes: Identity, Engagement, Government, Law and Protection, Support, Data, and Communications and Media.

• Disabled communities (PDF, 369KB)
• Rainbow communities (PDF, 372KB)
• Māori communities (PDF, 417KB)
• Ethnic communities (PDF, 326KB)
• Pacific communities (PDF, 306KB)
• Faith-based communities (PDF, 313KB)

Special thanks to Kāpuia, the Jewish Community Security Group, and the Muslim Community Reference Group for their continued guidance and feedback. Thanks to Frank Productions for producing our videos.

Hate in public spaces

If you work for a public space, such as a library, church, or event space, we recommend you use the Crowded Places Self-Assessment Tool to ensure you are aware of and prepared for any threats.

Hate in the workplace

You have the right to freedom from discrimination anywhere, including in the workplace. Visit employment.govt.nz for more information or click the links below to be redirected to specific information.

• Discrimination in the workplace
• Rights of transgender people in the workplace
• Employment for Disabled People
• Community Law: Working Module
• Community Law: Health and Disability - discrimination in the workplace

Hate in schools

• Challenging Racism toolkit
• Teaching Kindness
• Reengaging students after a traumatic event
• Addressing Hate Speech through Education - a Guide for Policy Makers
• Ending Rainbow Bullying
• Ko Tātou Tēnei | This Is Us
• InsideOUT – Education in Support of Aotearoa Rainbow Communities
• Teaching the Holocaust
• Police School Portal
• Youth Law - Rights at school leaflet
• Consumer NZ - schools and the law
• Community Law - laws about your wellbeing at school
• Netsafe Schools – the kit
• Community Law - Education access for disabled and deaf students - your rights to state funded education

Hate at home and online

• TikTok – countering hate
• Own your online – simplifying cyber security
• Community Law: Abuse or neglect by carers: Complaining to the Health and Disability Commissioner
• Keep it Real Online
• Netsafe's Parent Toolkit resource
• Online Misogyny and Violent Extremism: Understanding the Landscape | Classification Office