Our Auckland Hui ran over two days last weekend. Social distancing meant a spaced out photo with a few people out of shot. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Anjum and Nona visited Al Noor Mosque while in Christchurch; their first time inside since the attacks and an emotional experience. Both were welcomed by a lovely gentlemen who showed them around, talked about his experiences on the day of the attacks, and security improvements since March 15.
A group from conversations held at St Thomas of Canterbury College.
Our thanks to Cathy Harrison for helping to organise our meeting with students.
Spring blossoms at Hagley Park in Christchurch.
On the road trip in Gisborne - with Meng Foon, Race Relations Commissioner.
A group from our road trip in Tauranga.
Thanks to all to joined us at our Dunedin conversations.
Some of our participants, facilitators and notetakers at the Wellington Hui. July 20
Karikia at the Wellington Hui. July 20
The Team, Wellington. July 20
Our wonderful host, Lex, in Kerikeri. June 20
With Murray and Lucy in Kaitaia. June 20
At the Bahia Centre, Kerikeri. June 20
At English Language Partners, Whangarei. June 20
Whatua Te Muka Tangata at Orakei Marae: July 20
Whatua Te Muka Tangata at Orakei Marae: July 20
Wonderful to meet with students from NorthTec in Whangarei as part of our Northland road trip.
Thanks so much to team members from the Whangarei District Health Board who met with us in June.
Thanks to the group from the Waikato Hispano Latino Cultural Trust for joining us in Hamilton.
Anjum and Nona at Raglan Community House with (from left) Suzie Noble, Noelene Manufui ad Lucy Haru-Ruhi.
Back on our road trip now that we’re at Level 1! Thanks to Mike Rarere from Raglan Community House.
We met with Wakatipu Youth Trust - this team is doing excellent work with youth in the area. March 2020
Conversations at the Wanaka Community Hall, thanks to Amy Pearl for organising these. March 2020
Picnic in the park with community members of Thrive Wanaka, a group of individuals who share a vision of a sustainable community. March 2020
Amy Pearl, you are amazing! Thank you and The Weaving House in Wanaka for your support and hosting conversations. March 2020
Our roadtrip continues with conversations in Wanaka. Shaista Pala with Dame Sukhi Turner, Nona and Anjum outside Ashram’s Restaurant in Wanaka. March 2020
Anjum, it is an absolute honour to support your vision and tireless efforts in human rights, ethnic and religious community advocacy. It is only fitting you were recognised for this and a semi-finalist for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2020. Congratulations.
A big thank you to Anna Fyfe-Rahal for sharing her skills and time, and accompanying Nona to conversations in Nelson.
Great group photo from our meeting with members of Grey Power in Westport. March 2020
The wonderful women from the Buller REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) in Westport who work in education, community law and newcomer settlement. March 2020
So lovely to meet with Jamie Toko, regional president of the Māori Women's Welfare League in the Waikato. February 2020
Spot the IACTers at the hui! Nona and Anjum had a wonderful experience meeting the wahine of Māori Women's Welfare League at a Hamilton hui. February 2020
Thank you to the awesome Dolejs family for looking after us in Nelson. Dan and Dennis (pictured with Nona) hosted and fed us for the first three nights of our road trip. February 2020
The lovely Verena from Riverside Community Centre. February 2020
We met with a wonderful group of people in Nelson this week - thank you to the Bhutanese community for making us so welcome. February 2020
The Community Conversation road trips have started - sans Gandalf! Anjum and Nona: February 2020