17-08-2012 - A fair go for all in Aotearoa?
Type: Media Release
Are all Kiwis given a fair go? A Human Rights Commission report on structural discrimination (institutional racism) in public services says they are not. The report finds strong, consistent evidence that structural discrimination is a real and ongoing issue in New Zealand. The report will be launched at the New Zealand Diversity Forum on Monday [...]
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25-07-2012 - Māori children denied basic human rights
Type: Media Release
Many Māori children are being denied their basic human rights because of poverty and inadequate public services, says the Human Rights Commission. Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres told the Māori Affairs Select Committee inquiry into the determinants of Māori children’s wellbeing today that international human rights standards apply across nations and cultures, and that [...]
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22-06-2012 - How Karangahape Road earned its name
Type: Event
Karangahape Road is well known throughout New Zealand but few are aware of the history behind its name. Its story is entwined with that of Hape, a successful explorer born with a club foot. His story, and those of other te hunga hauā (disabled people) will be shared over a two day hui, Ngā Tapuwae [...]
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03-04-2012 - Crown entities monitoring report reveals low numbers of Māori employees
Type: Media Release, Report
The number of Māori employed by Crown entities is too low, according to the latest annual monitoring report released by the Human Rights Commission.
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07-03-2012 - Race relations report highlights changing face of NZ
Type: Report
The changing face of New Zealand and its implications for race relations are highlighted in the Human Rights Commission’s annual review of race relations launched today.
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31-01-2012 - Young people more likely to value the Treaty than their elders
Type: Media Release
Young people are more likely to value the Treaty of Waitangi than their elders, according to the Human Rights Commission’s annual review of the Treaty relationship.
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08-11-2011 - Nelson Council decision a step towards fairer representation
Type: Media Release
Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said the decision by the Nelson City Council to create a Māori ward for the next local elections is a milestone in ensuring fair representation in local government. He said today: “Nelson councillors are to be commended for deciding their city should be the first in the South Island [...]
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15-08-2011 - Maori King welcomes ethnic communities to Turangawaewae
Type: Media Release
In an historic event, the Maori King Tuheitia, has invited representatives from ethnic communities to a special powhiri during the 5th Koroneihana (Coronation) celebration at Turangawaewae marae in the Waikato on Friday (19 August). Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said the powhiri was a significant and historic occasion. “This is the first time that [...]
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14-08-2011 - Sir Paul Reeves a human rights champion
Type: Media Release
Nation loses great advocate for human rights and the Treaty He kotuku rerenga tahi A white heron flies once New Zealand has lost a great advocate for human rights and the Treaty with the passing of Sir Paul Reeves, the first Maori Governor-General and former Archbishop of the Anglican Church today. Chief Human Rights Commissioner [...]
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21-02-2011 - Crunch time for Māori language, says Commissioner
Type: Media Release
The coming year is crunch time for the future of the Māori language, says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres.
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