21 Mar 2019

Ethnic communities say "listen to us more"

From Nine To Noon, 9:38 am on 21 March 2019
(clockwise from top left) Zaid Mustafa at the funeral of his brother and father; mourners arrive at Memorial Park Cemetery, a tribute at Cashmere High School; Jacinda Ardern meets first responders.

(clockwise from top left) Zaid Mustafa at the funeral of his brother and father; mourners arrive at Memorial Park Cemetery, a tribute at Cashmere High School; Jacinda Ardern meets first responders. Photo: AFP

Today is Race Relations Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed around the world. Multicultural New Zealand, which represents dozens of regional multicultural councils and newcomers networks throughout New Zealand, is urging people of all cultures and faiths to come together to show their grief and support for the Christchurch victims.

National president, Pancha Narayanan, says ethnic communities around the country were not surprised by the terror attack last Friday and their voices need to be better listened to.