"There's no doubt Māori Muslims throughout New Zealand were suspects [thought to be] connected to some type of terrorism," says Smith. I don't think I've come across a Māori Muslim who hasn't had a visit." It's where Māori Muslim Tyrone Smith calls home. The terrorist attack and discrimination experienced by other Māori Muslims hasn't deterred him from his new religion. In the wake of the terror attack Smith is hoping Kiwis will be more understanding.

Source: Stuff March 20, 2019 09:01 UTC