The Migrant Times, Issue 19, March 22 - April 4, 2017
Happy reading Everyone!
Multiculturalism
* Culture Galore 2017 held on March 11, saw representation from over 70 different ethnic communities in food stalls, activities and performances
* Christchurch Polyfest 2017 held on March 18, saw 18 secondary schools across the city, celebrating the Pacific Island cultures
* Honour: Wall of Remembrance for Police dogs unveiled
* Treaty rights: Whanganui River, Te Awa Tupua, now a legal person
* Remembrance: Memorial service for Japan's 2011 tragedy at Chch's World Peace Bell
* Celebrations: University of Canterbury's Iranian Society celebrates Nowruz
* Appreciation: Selwyn's inaugural CultureFest team recognised
* Dutch here raise concerns on Dutch elections there
* Grateful: Thank you for the rebuild: Streets, Durham St Methodist community Ministry, to migrant construction workers
* Women: African women celebrate International Women’s Day in Christchurch
* Exploitation: Auckland car-wash pays $35,151 to migrant employees
* 'Living Planet': Three-day forum to look for sustainable solutions
* Filipino food experience at Learn from What You Eat programme
* Contributing: Calling on ethnic communities to join community patrols - NZ Police
* Korea is in turbulence
* Community radio: Samadhi - Voice of Sri Lanka
* Celebrations: Fiji-style holi in Chch
'* We can utterly refute this allegation'
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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81.2% Yes
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18.8% No
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0% Other - I'll share below
Winner Drawn!!
Congratulations to Jo Clement! Winner of our Mother's Day draw for 4 hours of free weeding :)
Armed police in Addintgon - school lockdown enforced
An incident is taking place on the corner of Barrington Street and Lincoln Road in Addington. A St John ambulance is at the scene. There is also a large police presence at the Z petrol station.
What you need to know:
- Members of the public are advised to avoid the area around Whiteleigh Ave and Lincoln Road while staff work to resolve the situation safely.
- An eye witness said the motorway off-ramp further along Barrington St has also been closed and the petrol station forecourt has been blocked off with road cones.
- Initial reports are that a person has been seriously injured on Barrington St.
- Addington Te Kura Taumatua has been locked down. The school confirmed all children were safe and accounted for on Facebook, and said updates would be provided as the situation proceeded. “We are in a police [en]forced lockdown... Please avoid calling school and tying up phone lines,” the post said.
Stay updated on the Stuff website.
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