These real-life stories show the many different ways racism rears its head in New Zealand, and it is prevalent, says a new report by the Human Rights Commission (HRC). Racism is not on the decline for everyone, says Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon. The impacts of racism on people's daily lives are far-reaching, whether it's health, housing, work, or education. Tan's first memory of racism was in first grade, when classmates reacted to the Chinese food her mother put together in her lunchbox. "New Zealanders especially those who don't experience racism, need to understand and empathise that the impacts of racism are traumatic, intergenerational ... and affect all aspects of wellbeing," said Foon.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 24, 2021 16:03 UTC