Reddit NZ’s Racism: ‘Why NZ people think every foreigner is Indian?’ – updated

Are you a person of color intending to emigrate to New Zealand, expecting a forward thinking, worldly wise, outward looking culture that will be accommodating of your own? Here’s an example of a typical conversation you’re likely to have anywhere in New Zealand. Attitudes like these are widespread and common. Some say that New Zealand…

NZ Pharmacies Accused of “Underpaying Employees” Exposes Reddit NZ’s Ugly, Anti-Indian, Xenophobia and Racism

A few days ago NZ online magazine, Pharmacy Today, published an article naming 10 Auckland pharmacies accused of underpaying employees. Wed 26 April 207 The Labour Inspectorate general manager George Mason confirmed to Pharmacy Today this afternoon that the Inspectorate has filed a claim at the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) against ten South and West…

Everyday Racism in NZ and “Tangata Fascista”

Today’s post is about everyday racism in New Zealand, using a discussion thread from Twitter. We’ll let the thread tell the story, but will tell you the background is the recent news about strong anti-immigrant sentiment in New Zealand, especially against students from India and China, and the way they’re exploited in the country. Visit…

Asian Student in NZ “if you see a pack of young Maori/Polynesian males, be prepared to sprint PC is not worth dying for”

A reminder today that New Zealand is a proudly bi-cultural society that has yet to get to grips with adopting multi-culturalism. This is a country where senior politicians are comfortable with making ‘Asian invasion’ type speeches, yet Asian students are slammed for being un-pc when they make statements about ethnic groups of young males. The…