NZ Identity Today: Who the Bloody Hell Are We?
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Event description
What is it to be a New Zealander today? And what does this mean for our future?
About this event
Join Diplosphere's lively discussion on NZ identity today: who the bloody hell are we?
- Should we see ourselves as part of Asia, as a Pacific nation, or as still closely linked to the UK?
- How should we reconcile a multicultural society in a bicultural Māori-Pākehā nation?
- And what does this mean for our future?
Speakers:
- Dame Susan Devoy DNZM CBE, World champion squash player and former Race Relations Commissioner
- Andrea Vance, Senior Journalist, Stuff
- Nathan Hoturoa Gray ( Kai Tahu, Rangitāne ki Manawatū, Waikato Tainui whangai), Lawyer, Author, Adventure Traveller
- Naisi Chen, Member of Parliament, Labour Party
- Kirk Hope, CEO Business NZ
Proceedings:
- Networking drinks 5:15pm-5:45pm
- Panel discussion 5.45pm-6.45pm
Dress code: Business
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Organiser Diplosphere
Organiser of NZ Identity Today: Who the Bloody Hell Are We?
Diplosphere is a non-partisan organisation with the mission to promote independent thinking and diplomacy. Our mission is to stimulate curiosity in world affairs in New Zealanders of all stripes. We shed light on world events and bring perspectives, so that New Zealanders may be better informed and make better decisions.