Nelson/Tasman is a Multicultural Society
In 2008 we had 772 International students living in the region
“It is our responsibility as residents to report racist incidents. Make a stand and speak out.”
Nelson/Tasman is a Multicultural Society
We have third largest percentage of migrants per capita
“Everyone who lives, works or visits the Nelson region has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.”
Nelson/Tasman is a Multicultural Society
Our Māori population has doubled since 1991
“Kōtahi te kōwhao o te ngira e kuhana ai te miro mā, to miro pango me te miro whero."
"There is but one eye of the needle through which enters the white thread, the black thread and the red thread”
Nelson/Tasman is a Multicultural Society
We have 48 different ethnicities living in our region
“We support reporting incidents involving racial prejudice so that we as communities can fully embrace our multicultural nature. It will make people safer. Make a stand and speak out!”
Nelson/Tasman is a Multicultural Society
Our Asian population has more than tripled since 1991
“We want to make Nelson Tasman a place where people of all races can live together in a friendly and safe community and celebrate our cultural diversity.”
Nelson/Tasman is a Multicultural Society
One in five people in our region was born overseas, according to the 2006 census.
“It is our personal responsibility, as residents, to speak out when we hear or see racial prejudice and say 'its not ok'.”
Report Racist Incidents in Nelson/Tasman
What is a Racist Incident?
A racist incident is when someone is treated badly due to the way they look, how they speak or where they are from.
A racist incident is any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person.
Emergency |
dial 111 - ask for the Police and tell them where you are |
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Report Online |
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Report by Phone |
0508 773 256 - (0508 SpeakOut) for the call centre |
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Talk to Us |
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Emergency?
Always Phone 111
Ask for Police, tell them where you are and what town you are in.
e.g. Nelson, Richmond, Motueka, Mapua, Takaka
Joris de Bres, Race Relations Commissioner, launching Speak Out in Nelson.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”
