Making Aotearoa More Inclusive and Safe
Event Information
About this event
Tēnā koe & Pasifika Greetings,
Aotearoa - strong, diverse and inclusive
Aotearoa - he tāngata kaha, he whenua manaaki
E mihi ana ki a koutou katoa i runga i ngā āhuatanga o te wā.
Why we need you
The Government has launched a significant programme of engagement aimed at strengthening social cohesion in New Zealand and building a safer, more tolerant and inclusive society, underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How you can get involved
We are inviting you to attend a focus group discussion with members of your community to tell us what you think about two issues:
1) social cohesion – from how we should define and measure it to how it can be fostered, strengthened and supported, to make our diverse communities safer and feel like they genuinely belong. https://social-cohesion.citizenspace.com
2) proposed changes to the Human Rights Act, which aim to strengthen protections against speech that incites hatred and discrimination. https://consultations.justice.govt.nz.
Focus groups will be small intimate groups of up to 15 people. An independent facilitator will facilitate focus groups. A representative from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Development or Department of Internal Affairs may also attend your group to listen to your feedback and answer any questions.
Light refreshments provided.
The focus group discussion will be held at the following locations:
Auckland:
27th July 2021
1pm - 3pm
Suite 4/9 Sharkey Street, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104
Hamilton:
28th July 2021
9am - 11am
4 Te Aroha Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216
Wellington:
29th July 2021
10am - 12pm
Level 3, Pember House, 16 Hagley Street, Porirua City Centre 5022
Christchurch:
3rd August 2021
1pm to 3pm
144 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8013
Please register yourself now or contact admin@akthomsonltd.com for any queries.
Thank you for your time and your involvement in this mahi.
Ngā mihi
Organiser A & K Thomson Limited
Organiser of Making Aotearoa More Inclusive and Safe
At A & K Thomson Limited we are specialists in lived experience wellbeing training, coaching, mentoring, and pastoral care designed to enhance your wellbeing and turn adversity into opportunity. As a proudly owned Maori and Pasifika business, manaakitanga is deep-rooted in our business. This is evident in our social good initiative, where profits from our work allow us to deliver our training and services for free and invest in the startup ideas of those within New Zealand's most deprived locations.
