I, Too, Am Auckland Experiences
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- “I, Too, Am Auckland” is a student-based initiative at The University of Auckland. This video explores experiences and perspective provided by Māori and Pasifika students across a variety of academic disciplines, discussing their experiences with everyday colonialism and racism.
This video was produced by Milon from Chillbox: / chillboxcreative
The “I, Too, Am Auckland” team consists of Milon Tesiram, Raagini Vijaykumar, Lisa William, Chelsea Tevaga, Sarah McLean, and David Mayeda.
This video’s content is based off of research conducted by David Mayeda, Moeata Keil, Hilary Dansey Dutton, and Futa ‘Ofamo’oni: www.content.alt...
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I don't go to uni but I've noticed racism everywhere. I grew up in South auckland and got beaten up by islanders heaps of times however I'm not going to judge an entire race for a few of them. I'm white but I talk with a "South Auckland accent" however I can change it so I sound "white", other wise I get put down as "illiterate" or "stupid". It's just stupid, just because someone fits a profile I.e: brown skin, tattoos, smokes cigarettes, South Auckland accent. It doesn't mean their not smart or good people. Judge a person by their actions, not by the colour of their skin.
Amen brother! Those islanders that beat you up doe, I've been there! And I'm an islander xD it happens to the best of us
worse anti white mongrels ahh come across was in Danevirke town near hastings. 4156. ahh could not get away from that cold town fast enough. N.B. ahh part maori on mum side way back and their comments too me was why ahh tan so fast. ???
I go to UoA and racism is definitely subtle. Go early to a workshop and you're the last person anybody of a different race wants to sit next to.
Coming from south Auckland was a major one. It made me feel out of place, especially in my first year. It wasn't until I began to realise what was going on that I began to embrace who I am and where I come from. I am Tongan, born and raised in south Auckland. I, too, am Auckland.
Lavi A That may be because they think you might be hostile and resentful towards them for being white "oppressors", a lot of whites are aware of how Maori and PI feel about them. So its a more about risk aversion in calculating whether they should approach and interact with someone.
Lavi A When I was about 8, I was walking past Auckland Uni, just minding my own biz, whistling happily to myself, you know, just being a kid. When all of a sudden two big, white, male, middle-class Uni students stepped in front of me. One of them goes: "Look, Jiles, a little Sth Auckland Savage!" The other guy replies: "Haw, haw, haw. Yes, Brimsby, he will never attain our elite status in society!" Brimsby says: "Haw, haw. Spot on again, old boy. I say, Jiles, before we let this little urchin go, lets kick in his shins!" They then proceeded to wale away at my shins. I cried in pain for them to stop, but they didn't. After about 10 mins, they finally stopped. Jiles went: "That was a good, brisk workout for the morning, Brimsby. Race you to the Café for some Frappes!" They then ran away while still laughing coldly at me. I got up from the pavement, wiped my tears, and limped all the way home to Sth Auckland.Till this day, when people make fun of my gimpy walk, I remember those two fucken white middle-class Gaylords and what they did to me. I was just 8 yrs old!
Actually, I made that story up, surprise! lol, I had fun writing it anyways. Btw, there's no such word as "Wale" is there. Oh well, I guess there is now! lol
Daxkalak yea it was so dramatic i didnt know how to respond lol
Shakespeare would of loved my story. lol
What a wonderful video of such strong Indigenous people from New Zealand. I live in Victoria, Bc, Canada and I am Oji-Cree from the Turtle Clan. I have faced the same type of racism here in Canada. We have a shared experienced even though we are half way around the world from each other. We both are touched by the Pacific ocean and affected by colonization from the British. We can unite all of us Indigenous people around the world. humanity needs us to unite and fight the racism. Thank-you for the video and for speaking form your hearts. A lot of good will come from the hard work you have under taken. Ay Ay.
Thank-you Lottie for your comment. I appreciate your words. I think it's so important no matter how far away we are from each other we need to stand in Solidarity with one another due to our shared colonial experience.
In Vancouver. Used to think to think there was some kind of racism keeping natives down until I realised every single native at my school was a druggie alcoholic who skips classes. Doesn't matter because they still get into UBC for being native.
Kia Ora e hoa, the Maori feel a close kinship with people such as yours and I believe we can learn much from each other. We have been thru a lot and we definitely can and do support each other. Don’t forget your past and those that came before you, that’s how my people survived and r now thriving and sharing our culture and worldview with everyone. Don’t forget your past and pass those memories down thru your children.......Arohanui xxx
It is indeed subtle. Subtle to the point people ignore the fact that it exists. Great initiative!
So subtle it doesn't exist
i dont get it... lol
I studied civil engineering at UoA as well. I always get offered the shovel at work... Nek minnit "I'm actually your boss". Yes racism is subtle but it starts with us to make the change.
Louis P By who, the white guys or the brown ones? Every time I see a crew on a construction site or road works, its mostly brown, sometimes 100%! I expect they probably don't expect to see a "brutha" engineer.
I don't think so, it's probably a simple mistake...im a Samoan and I on my first date as a teacher in Samoa, a Samoan teacher actually thought I was a student and ordered me to go do her chores. Maybe because it was a mufti day and I wore casual clothes..the principal saw me cleaning the school yard, he was laughing and said not to do it. He then told the teacher about it which later came back and apologised...I just brushed it off as no big deal.....if you want something gone like racism, just brush it off as no big deal...the perpetuation is caused by revisiting this stupid subject...
when I was in Auckland a white girl told me that I don't belong here because I wasn't born there... and I told her that my grandfather is a samoan, maori and tahitian polynesian born and raised in Papeete with all his 3 cultures. He grew up with those kind of racist' talking but I belong to where my ancestors are from, sorry.
"I don't that's sarcasm" hahahahahaha
*they
6:10 for reference
You guys should have interviewed Asians as well since Asians make up a good number of students in auckland. "You speak really good English for an Asian" "You're good looking for an Asian" "You're cool for an Asian" etc....gets old after a while,people don't need to be reminded of their race all the time we're all individuals.
Joan S good point.
Agreed, but the Asian societies are usually clubs and not as "official" as the MAP and Tuakana group
This is very sad to hear, good job to those students who appeared on this video and those who are at uni. Good luck and keep up the fight.
IGNORE them. Study hard. I had the same experience in Australia being part Samoan.
Don't ignore them... Change it! W
Racism sucks. I am from Chile and lived in Easter Island for two years. I experienced a lot of racism from the Islanders. The reminded me every single day that I did not belong there.
Wow, I really had no idea this happened, at least to this extent. Im from Australia, New Zealand is up the top of my bucket list up there with Japan and from what I've heard from the few kiwi friends that I have and people online my perception of racism in NZ was that there pretty much was none and the relationship with the indigenous people was pretty good, at least compared to here in Australia. Im sorry you guys have had to deal with this. If it means anything at all coming from this palangi chick my perception of islanders is that you have your priorities straight. From those I know the two main priorities you guys have are faith and family. Whether family means blood relatives, your dog, your best friends, just some kind of support system, and faith, whether your Catholic, Methodist or spiritual in your own way, those two things I believe are so important for giving someone a good set of morals and a caring attitude towards others so my reaction when I see islanders isnt to be afraid of them being mean or stealing. If anything if you ever catch me staring at you its probably just because Im being jealous that I have to work harder for my tan and that I cant sing or dance like you guys can. Your culture and heritage is so beautiful, never let anyone, palangi or otherwise make you believe any thing different. Be proud, if I was islander I'd never let anyone forget it lol!
Definitely one of those touchy subjects where it's a little hard to address, even more so in a video.
I am a postgrad student at Victoria University and I have to do some undergrad papers because I changed my specialisation. Anyway, even in tutorials when they ask me how long I have left on my degree, I'll say I already have my degree I get the weird raised eyebrows where people look at me and say "Really?" then proceed to eye me up lol. Silly things like that. There's a lot more Pasifika students in 2015 at VUW than there were in 2012 when I graduated. I think it's awesome. Embrace it everyone :)
Congrats to all the team who made this. I saw the I, too, am Harvard video (itooamharvard.tumblr.com/) and its great to see one from Aotearoa. I'm a Pakeha who supports tino rangatiratanga; it's shit that Pakeha are still dealing out this shit to all the people in this video (and lots of other Maori, PI and people of colour no doubt). But it's great that this exists to show that racism is still happening. And it's not a world-class education when so many lecturers deal it out as well!
J MR Where is your evidence that university lecturers "deal it out as well"? I don't recall anyone in the above video claiming that their lecturers were racist.
Glenn Baxter Have a closer look at 6:46 - 8:50
ctev 003 Yep seen it now, why did those students not report that? Given the climate at Universities, they could have had the lecturer's head on a silver plate if they wanted.
That's what it is strange about the video, lots of complaining about all these incidents - incidents I would consider about as subtle as a sledge hammer - but NONE of them bothered to reply "that's wrong and offensive, please stop it, are you not aware of University policy?" or reported it to any variety of individuals or organisatiions there to address student concerns - how about student unions?
Again I could not imagine any lecturer at Auckland or top tier institutions making the kind of comments above unless they had a career death wish.
Glenn Baxter There are a few things to point out:
1. These participants all come from different faculties from across the University and you would be amazed that they were particularly surprised that their experiences were similar to those of their fellow Māori and Pasifika students across other faculties. So that is one objective ITAA served to the Māori and Pasifika student population.
2. Given that their feelings towards what the lecturers are saying are isolated to them and no one else in the class may share their feelings (given they may be the only or very few Māori or Pasifika members of the class), it would be difficult to bring this up especially if you want to get through the course without any trouble. Especially if they link up to my point below in 3.
3. There are some staff structures that are difficult to penetrate because the particular faculty is small or there is no approachable person/student union to bring up these concerns. The valid you point out is that these incidents need to be reported but I think the university does not do enough to ensure they inform every student where to go to if their faculty cannot help. And that is in one sense, one barrier as to why complaints are not made.
Hence why I, Too, Am Auckland is a platform to open up this discussion and will hopefully soon initiate some positive changes, especially in a top-tier institution that is the centre of Māori and Pacific excellence worldwide! It is hoped that Māori and Pasifika students as well as any other minority group on campus can fearlessly bring their concern up without being concerned on the repercussions of having those responsible begrudging us for pointing out their disparaging comments etc.
ctev 003 Here's from the Unitec website which is a mere ONE link from the homepage MAIN menu under the heading "Maori" between "International" and "Pacific":
"Whether you want academic support for your studies, cultural guidance or
a peaceful place just to talk to someone, our whānau is here for
everyone and you are welcome anytime. Nau mai, haere mai."
I know for a fact that Auckland Uni for many years now has designated study rooms for Maori, Pacific Islanders - "No Whites Allowed", lol.
Obviously those institutions are jumping through hoops to prove they are all about "diversity" and "inclusiveness". I find it incredulous that a Maori or PI student wouldn't have clue who to go to if they had an issue.
So what is this discussion that is needed? You got the formal processes and support, its up to the students involved to use them. They look inept, happy to complain on social media but do sweet FA where it actually counts.
The "I too am Auckland" title is manipulative and misleading. Auckland is heavily promoted for its Pacifica and Maori culture, they are not being excluded in the least.
And if South Auckland has a reputation, maybe it isn't entirely unearned.
Racism is prevalent in many circles throughout society ... but we further exasperate it when we continue to breathe life into its idiocy by regurgitating the stance of one who is the victim instead of becoming the "victors".
I applaud the students who have set out to explore, discuss and breakdown the barriers of ignorance, denial and sabotage by raising the hard questions.
I am proud to be one of the first in my family to have graduated from the University of Auckland. I am also proud to stand as a Manihikian from the Cook Islands, who was born and raised on the streets of Mangere, South Auckland. I am proud to have completed all my education, and returned to teach in South Auckland schools ... and as a result have inspired my younger brothers and sisters to do the same.
Though provoking, thank you!
@ Cellar Door I agree that sometimes we need to change ourselves for this situation to improve. Many a time Pasifika and Maori contribute to the situation by internalizing this inferiority complex (when we joke that lateness is 'island time') but we have every right to address this issue. Just like women get to ask why we still aren't paid equal to men and why we are treated differently to them in the workplace. You giving a silly real life example to illustrate how you generally see Pasifika and Maori attitudes to this issue may just reflect on how you negatively identify with your own culture ( if you even are really from Maori or Pasifika background). Sometimes we see only accept as legitimate complaints those made by Pakeha/Palangi because we are all affected at least subconsciously by Eurocentric privilege (the whole rant you make about how these people should take into consideration that there are scholarships and so called lower entry grades-umm ok that logic is crap, 'abusive wife syndrome' much). I don't see victimised whiners on this vid. I see strong people who do keep quiet and put their heads down and work but are tired of the bullshit and want to finally speak up.
Innnnteresting commentary below! Vinaka Jerry! This video is refreshing, and sad... but exciting that these young people feel their experiences of discrimination are fuel to keep achieving. I pray that this shady residue of colonisation is less pervasive in my daughter's lifetime.
So many mixed emotions watching this video! The beauty and the struggle are striking. As an African American woman, I, too, have heard similar comments and identify deeply with these students' stories. Fabulous video! Keep going and know that you are seen by many.
A great project. I am in awe of the courage shown by these students in participating. Great to see.
I think people should be aware that this is just one perspective of racism. It just so happens to be on Māori and P.I students this time.
This time? its always been us that go through that
we live in the pacific, on a pacific island, where 70% of the population is european and the pacific islanders make up just 15% of the population. if one group is gonna face racism its the polys.
it's called Microagressing and believe me as a black person, I feel it, smh
Good on these guys for their sincere views and sharing their experiences.
I think classism based on wealth has grown a lot in NZ over the past 10 years.
Really! I'm tongan and I find this hilarious, firstly we do the exact same like we refer to most whites as palangi's and pakiha'as, we call them skinny and never invite them over cause our parents may disapproves so don't pull bull crap that "uhhh he said a Samoan word and thought I knew it" cause that is nothing, if you can take a jandle to the butt you can take a little joke. If a friend racistly insults you (and I mean actually insult you to the point that its disgusting) then I don't really think their worth being friends with.
Kxiah rogers Well said. Very true
So very true though
hehe, I wish I was skinny one -thank-you for being honest, though...for those of who us who don't think racism is cool ( the real hateful down-putting kind) its really mortifying feeling like you have to take hits for being white. This also makes me wonder if people will feel more nervous engaging with people from other cultures- because you are always worried something will offend? Another thought -rather than internalise the words, ...isn't it better to say something back, in a strong way...like in the case of the guy who was told not to steal the bag ..."What the hell do you mean, do I even know you?! Take your bag with your racist comment". I don't know. Maybe something more, civil...? I think if people are experiencing this in the study place & the work place...( yes -it should not be happening) but human nature has a crap side...immature people or envious people try bring people down if they are doing something good....you have to be able to deal with it, and not let it get you. Sort of channel it to make you even better, more motivated. There are so many good people who don't see colour, they just see you as a person, I have met them all over everywhere...that's why I was quite surprised at this video. In all honesty people who treat people with disrespect based on race etc, generally are not embraced or respected themselves, not by mature well-balanced people anyway.
I like the way you write Storm
Nice...
I'm moving back to New Zealand in a few weeks. Very prepared to educate and call out any racists no matter the calibre.
Well said guys. Stay strong and be strong and be proud of who you are, not what you are. Vanuatu
My schooling was in Lower Hutt from 1983 I went to great schools. I was one of tne very few Maori/brown students in primary and intermediate,, you could count us with one hand. All my friends were pakeha (and Indian) and I have to say I never ever felt different or partitioned and I believe my teachers never treated or viewed me that way, even though I was the only kid that had occasional holes in my clothes. And when I look back at life from now, I can't recall any time that people were surprised at how well spoken I am, except for my actual family because no one else in the whanau is well spoken besides my sister and I. So maybe my experience differs because well I didn't grow up in Auckland - or maybe my experience insulated me with security, I really don't know.
Its church's and education that cause all problems in New Zealand True name ,real name is Aotearoa, land of the long white cloud I'm afraid it does not mean New Zealand I asked the question that I asked a teacher in 70 s what does New Zealand mean
we are just people and it shouldn't be held against us that we want to get a tertiary education being brown people we are just like any other person we aren't playing the victim card its just the life here at university. But yes society owes us nothing we just have to prove that we are just as good and deserving as anyone else. but we aren't the only people that are discriminated against there is a stereotype against all races that need to stop.
we dont have to prove anything! Society puts every culture in categories whether you're aware of it or not...But to prove yourself that you belong...my friend, you can live life like that....
I grew up in Pukekohe which was rough enough. Otara, Mangare, Papatoetoe were places you kept away from because of the violence that occured there (not because of the colour of the people living there). I remember the large sections with nothing growing in them except rusting vehicles. My first visit to someone's house in Takapuna was like going to another planet. The divisions in NZ are huge and have been for a long time, but few will recognise them.
NZ has NZ BORN Africans, Middle eastern, Chinese, Indians and probably more minority groups .... when is the national discussion on racism going to EXTEND itself to include other minority groups that experience racism as part of the fabric of everyday life in NZ as well? why is the discussion about racism constantly framed around Maori and Pacific Island experiences? It is great that Maori and Pacific Islanders get to have their say on the matter - when do we get ours?
Very true Liya. Im Islander myself and I honestly don't understand why
In my first week of uni we had to talk to someone we didn’t know in the lecture class. I’m talking to this guy and he says “what school did you go to?” (Normal question) I reply “I went to a school in South Auckland” his expression changed immediately and he quickly wanted to end the conversation.
I’m sorry the proud for my home offends you.
as a MAORI and PACIFICA male currently studying..I accept the white world and social stereo types and discourse which are placed upon me and our people..20 years ago it was rare to even just see a brown face in a university class..now its more like..brown people wont get past 1st year..in 20 years these stereo types n discourses will change..hopefully to ideas more positive...we as brown people must understand that we are just as racist towards white and other ethnicities..like oh indians eat to much curry, oh white guy must be rich from epsom??haha anyway..I choose to accept reality and get on with life..yah..i come across obstacles influenced by racism..we cannot change the whole geographical stereo type over night..what we can do is strive to smash these stereotypes one person at a time..chur chur !!
I'm half Niuean,looking more on the lighter side,from Auckland.i never got hassled about being half,but you could see,and feel,that people didn't know how to approach it,but hanging with my cousins,i saw it first hand,had a few fights because of it as well. It's not always the answer,but at the time, and as always,i had my cousins backs,never a second thought. I wasn't paid any extra attention at school academically,only in sports,but then again,my siblings and i,were all taught about respect and humility,and not thinking we were better than anyone,just equal,but naturally,family is family,i wouldn't change any of them,it saddens me to see racism is thrown at our people so freely. Peace.
YAY thank you for starting this conversation! KIA-ORA!
Use it to your advantage and reverse the same question back to them
Half Racism Half Discrimination mixed with Sarcasm...
Before Hollywood found me too there was I too am auckland
Powerful stuff! awesome.
Right on! This is my biggest fear when contemplating whether to go university or not. I'm an Australian born Tongan currently in high school & racism is evident in a few occasions where I'm in an environment with many educated scholars & university lecturers such as University open days. I usually get looked down upon and asked WHY I'm there, was I born in Aus, where im from? Etc. When I say "I would like to pursue a career in business particularly human resources" they're suddenly shocked. Like come on -.- We just want respect and to be treated fairly. Is that to much to ask? The colour of my skin or the stereotypes of my race shouldn't automatically indicate the type of person I am or am going to be.
That was awesome guys our next generation pushing the different ways our people can succeed in a white driven society
Gee, people are dumb. Get your revenge by succeeding to an even more excellent level, don't let people take your power- I have lived in NZ for 20years, and have always admired Maori & Pacific Islanders -always kind & hospitable...and you are right colour has nothing to do with anything each person is valuable & should be judged for who they are, what they bring-not colour. You guys are awesome, keep excelling, you are winners!!!
Color has everything to do with it, I honestly wish i could say that it ain't but then i'll only be in denial
Ouuuuuu Jesus poor babies
funny thing is you Maori and P.I tertiary students think you are better than the next M or P.I who did not attend university.
Always being asked where I am from..welcome to Polynesia, where you from??
Europeans:🤯🤯🤯
for me its not a particular skin color or facial feature/past & culture that i despise at all, some maoris literally want to be a thug and they dress and act in such ways, for me its not racism it just so happens that alot of maoris choose to be bad and not to educate themselves and it obviously spawns from their parents and peers acting the same way and it certainly dosent help that there arent any laws around the amount of kids that you can have and claim child support for because from first hand experience, maori or pakeha, when you let people breed, claim child support, breed, claim child support, it starts a pretty fucked up cycle and in my experience the big maori familys were sometimes more bullys and more racist than any white family ive ever met ever.
What an incredible initiative!!!
Disgrace to islanders. HARDEN UP , you never had to sit at the back of the bus, you never had to use a different bathroom.
Ooh my feelings...
Pathetic.
I totally agree, I feel like they're reading too much into this.
Always trying to copy african americans.
@Jason Bourne, I totally agree it goes with everything. I went to One Love one year and what do I see? Maori's and Islanders wearing Dashiki's. Even with the Royal Family (the dance crew) claiming Jamaican Dancehall as "Polyswag". Girl. Bye.
Mie Ass - yup don't forget the "polynesian panthers", bloods and crips, guys referring to fellow islanders as "the sista" or "the brother". Talking about the "struggle in the hood" pffft. I arrived in nz from the islands many years ago and i have never met a bunch of wannabe blacks such as these kiwi islanders. At least the pacific islanders in the US are always living amongst african americans but these fobs from south auckland make me cringe. What's even more confusing is that they tend to be racist towards black immigrants because of their darker complexion. Stupid.
@Hosea A, I dont think the Royal Family have ever claimed these dance moves as "Polyswag", they are obv inspired by these different dances from other cultures but they dont claim it as Polynesian.
I never had any racist experience at University, it never occurred to me to even think about it.
It doesn't hurt to assume. Always be on the safe side peeps.
Some of these people mistake complement for racism. "You have a wide vocabulary for a Samoan" really? Is that racism...that's a complement....
+Luke McCalister Its implying the average Samoan doesn't have a wide vocabulary.
+John Tuckey Ok lets think about reverse psychology, If you say the same statement to a Kiwi or a white person, "You have a wide vocabulary for a kiwi", does the Samoan who says this think about racism or is he just honestly curious???
+Luke McCalister .. when I read this, I am honestly telling you the truth, that was the first time I have structured those words into a sentence like that in my life. And I AM Samoan. But a compliment? that indicates a level of ignorance, exactly what these students are talking about.
+Luke McCalister Its a curiousity that exists because of stereotypes that have been ingrained in our society... to the point that people don't realise they're being racist unless they're told. The statement "you have a wide vocabulary for a (insert race here)" is offensive no matter who says it and who they're saying to - white, brown, orange or blue.
That's why everyone is so racist; because of stupid replies like these...I think if you're a racist, then you will associate everything with with racism. you'll always change good remarks into something negative...nothing good can come from it..go out and meet with people of all walks of life and races then you'll begin to understand that their struggles are not really different from yours...
Forgive, bless & pray for them, remember its a spiritual warfare, not carnal! Tread your own path, in God. Its NEVER easy, but In Nothing is impossible for God!💖From a fellow Islander & happy to be😊
There is a common question as to why we did not document the experiences of other minorities. Given the colonial history of Aotearoa and the broader Pacific, as well as research conducted with Maori and Pacific tertiary students (please refer to www.content.alternative.ac.nz/index.php/alternative/article/view/258), we decided to focus only on interviewing Maori and Pacific students for this project. Additionally, the targeted admission schemes and Tuakana programme apply explicitly to Maori and Pacific students. By locating the focus on Maori and Pacific student experiences, we do not minimize any negative experiences students from other ethnic minority backgrounds face.
I,Too AmAuckland Total cowcopacopa really, "the targeted admission schemes and Tuakana programme apply explicitly to Maori ans pacific students" is deliberately racist. So often the other ethnic minorities are marginalized by racists like you guys is shocking and you are crying wolf.
***** Well said Mr Foster. Well said. You Sir are a true Kiwi. Big thumbs up.
+Jonathan Foster Much easier said than done really....Nelson Mandela fought for equality much like these guys are. I agree it isn't on the same scale as apartheid (no one here is getting murdered or jailed because of their skin colour) but their vision is the same.
+Jonathan Foster .. You sound like you are one of the lucky few to have no connection to what todays youth are experiencing. Out of curiosity, what ethnicity are you?
+Fono Opetaia reading his first response he says Pacific Islanders including me. So at a guess im picking Pacific Island decent. But hey. Im a pacific island back grounded "hard done by"ed individual. I went to school. I learnt to read thanks to New Zealand's awesome education system. Go figure
This is interesting. I am white and grew up near Kihikihi but have since immigrated to the UK, "my own country" (lol). A black colleague told me that when you're black, you notice people change their behaviour around you. She said she never saw that with me. I wondered why, first putting it down to growing up in NZ and its historical context of colonialism (i.e. NZ was colonised at a time when there was anti-slavery campaigning so racism never developed like in the US).
I then spoke to an old VUW friend and she felt a similar disconnect to racism. However she believed it was a small town NZ thing, having seen the difference of living in New Plymouth then Auckland. I had never thought about this before but it did seem to fit. I had Maori friends growing up, would go around to their houses and they would come around to mine. When I came out at school and work the Maori and Samoans I worked with just didn't care whereas pakeha were nigh on hysterical about it. Polynesian culture is one of the few things I miss about NZ.
Auckland is a dreadful city in urban terms and when mixed with free market tertiary economy, I wonder if they contribute to racism in Auckland. Racism could be undermined, partially, by good government or public-private funded urban planning like placemaking, public transit and city centre regeneration (i.e. Otara as cultural destination in a similar way to Dearborn, MI is for Arab Americans). Get people of different races interacting from the beginning to prevent othering of Polynesians.
This is a really good project though and has new meaning in light of Taita Waititi's comments on racism.
Racism in reverse. All students get hassled. White. Brown as you it in here. Asian. All ethnicity. Judging someone by there race or religion is wrong on any base. If you are the most suitable for a role or position, despite any other factors. You should be entitled for the position. Race should have no effect on anything else.
Stop being such a poor me attitude. I like it when the students said, stuff ya, i'll prove the disbelievers wrong. That's how it should be.
Why do all "ethnic minorities" believe they are so hard done by around around the world when they have things soo much better now than they ever have!!?
If some one is lazy. They are Lazy and deserve to get nothing or anywhere. If some one works hard. They deserve to go far. It comes down to the individual.
Bob Marley To all the people who think I am racist. I am not. I get tired of people using and hiding behind either Religion or Race to get hand outs or different treatment to any others. It should be one treatment for all. Heres an example. If you went to a Doctor, would you go to a Doctor who has been given easier pass marks than the others that have had to been better? Id prefer to go to the better Doctor. Why should pass marks change for different Race or religion?
Bob Marley There is no easier pass marks for Māori and Pacific students and I can assure you those Māori and Pacific doctors are no different from any other doctors who graduate because they have to do the same workload and meet the same standards as everyone else once they make it into the restricted entry programme.
This is one of the objectives that I, Too, Am Auckland tries to promote and educate through the videos. There are three restricted entry programmes at the University of Auckland which are Law, Engineering and Medicine. They are restricted because of limited places which are based on the amount go Govt funding that is given to have these places on offer.
So it's not a done deal for anyone, even if you're Māori or Pacific or disabled etc - but there are reserved places for Māori and Pacific and other equity group of students that have a different entry requirement from other students - however it is only for first year entrance into the programme like for e.g. Medicine. As it is a fiercely competitive programme, even Māori and Pacific places are hotly contested because Māori and Pacific students have to compete against each other to get those reserved spots which are also limited. Those who are successful to get into the restricted programme of study will then have to pass at the same mark as everyone else in order to graduate.
And besides it would be hugely irresponsible for our university to allow for less competent doctors, lawyers or engineers out there in the workforce.
ctev 003 Why should even entry requirements be different? All races in this country get the same education. Some people CHOOSE to not apply themselves at school. Then the "system" gets blamed for peoples sheer laziness. And yes. A lot of courses run do have different pass marks which is just plain wrong. What I havnt said yet is my race. I am Pacific Island blooded. Do I use it as an excuse? Nope. Has this affected me? Nope. Why should it.
Bob Marley Wow and so you would be the expert here right. As a representative of Pacific peoples, you believe all Pacific peoples are lazy rather than disadvantaged from the outset in terms of having little or no social or cultural capital to even fit in with the system. I don't know what your grievance is with your people and it's more destructive rather than constructive but these students on the video are not lazy and are doing something about getting some sort of social, cultural and economic capital for their `āiga (families) and communities which has a long lasting impact in the longterm future of our country in terms of not having these communities continue to be reliant of government help and assistance which is happening now - I, like you want Pacific communities to be on par with everyone and have less initiatives directed towards them because they lag behind everyone else with health, education etc. Right now the govt is trying to do something about it by investing in initiatives like our education placement schemes to try bring more Pacific people into professional market in order for them to serve their communities, promote and encourage other young one to take up the challenge and enhance the wellbeing and living standards of their families. Until we try bring those disadvantaged up from the start you can't just invalidate their struggles with your own narrow narrative and life experience or perception. By the way - name those UoA courses that run different pass marks for you to graduate based on your ethnicity? I can tell you there is none. There is only different pass marks for getting into a degree programme NOT in graduating as you suggested before.
And no not everyone has the same education unfortunately. What school did you go to?
All I hear are excuses, excuses, excuses from you.
You work hard. You get rewards. Your lazy you deserve to get nothing. That isn't racist. Is COLD. HARD. FACTS. You either diversify or become a Dinosaur & starve.
And my opinion. ctev003. You don't like it. Tough. Free speech is awesome. Hence I LOVE New Zealand!! And am a Kiwi. I WAS a Pacific Islander.
Where's all the Asians and the Indians in this video?
Aleki Peilua far away on an asian continent .
Where’s ALL the kids. Racism flows in all directions
quite brutal indeed. I am from Mauritius, have indian origins (so i'm very brown), speak fluent french and english and lived 10 years in uk. I've never faced racism though i do know it exists in London as well but i'm concerned if this is the way NZ is?? Especially if LECTURERS are encouraging it??
Probably because of that sexy ass
Good mini-documentary.
I DID attend UoA in 2014 - social studies. Due to some personal problems I did drop out, however this more more to do with health as opposed to the general: "oh, I can't be stuffed."
I was born and raised in North Shore (now back in Australia) and to be honest never had anything racist happen to me or even 'subtly' in North Shore.
I understand that it's different for others and if I did get that treatment at UoA, I didn't even notice it.
I guess you could argue and say that being a Polynesian from the North Shore would cause greater alarm, or subtle racism, from people who aren't Polynesian/Maori because I'm a walking contradiction, almost lol.
I guess it depends on how much it really affects you as a person and how you deal with it.
I have never felt I've had to prove people wrong with my race being a Polynesian, or more specifically, a Tongan.
I do hope to go back to Uni one day just to finish off what I did start, though.. hopefully sooner than later.
This is Awesome! Well Done AU!!
Geeeeeezzzzzz , they treat them like they treat us black people .
This is a great video! proving there is a common language of ignorance and stupidity among racists around the globe "oh your english very good for a turk" (when i did my MA in Holland ) , "oh you are too good looking for a turk" , i have witnessed similar discourse for Kazak, Azeris, Uzbeks in Russia , Polish in Sweden , Kurds in Turkey. Subtle or not , it should be responded firmly at all times.
Can Bayar agreed!
This is great, as a Maori student I get it, totally have to validate that I have the smarts to complete the course even though I have a degree already. Also yes have to answer questions in regards to maori stats, and yes its like why me its cause I am brown aye lol. Thank you so sharing!!!
Time to build the wanangas
I can so relate to this.
Some of those examples seem extreme and not the least bit subtle : the guy who made a joke about getting his bag stolen and the girl wanting Maoris or PI to go over a cliff in a bus.
I have done degree and currently post degree study and NEVER heard any student make remarks like that. I would have thought a complaint about the above incidences would have lead to a whole lot of trouble for those characters.
Tertiary institutions are SUPER sensitive about racism, as students are their PAYING CUSTOMERS, international students are an especially lucrative market. Tertiary institutions are highly motivated to ensure they do not gain a reputation for racism as this threatens their bottom line, and have policies in accordance.
Lets face it, there are a lot of jerks out there who will take an opportunity to make insinuating or insolent remarks or put downs no matter what your background.
Seriously, in tertiary education, as a young samoan woman, I had a tutor question if I even knew what the word 'stark'meant. Strike one. Then I had an assignment refused because she didnt believe I was capable of writing it. Strike two. The last strike for me was when another class member copied my work, this tutor went to her, and her only, and asked if she wrote it herself. On the basis of that it was deemed the tutor was right in the belief that I couldn't have possibly written it, so I must have copied the other students work. When she learnt I had done a blachelors previously and that I was only there to gain access for an arts degree she then wouldnt shut up about how surprised she was that I had done a bachelor's before. Never did she offer an apology when I made a complaint, I never got the grade for that assignment, tpand my palagi classmate went on to recieve the Mark's and I failed.
Most of these comments from "Europeans" are complements and curiosities....please people don't take it to heart....i thought Polynesians are "smarter" than that...
+Luke McCalister .. let me reciprocate my gratitude for you. You are pretty kind for a "white" named person. (I do know that you have Polynesian heritage)
I'm so sorry this still exists! Tertiary education definitely belongs to everyone!
Get over yourself's ..
That's the world today way better than the past other people's perspectives are simply their view not the rule of law of your personal life I am brown and racism happens both ways those people are uneducated when they have the experience of meeting and getting to know us they are learning they say Stupid dumb things but they don't know any better that's when you educate them properly I have done it many times & they do reach the understanding & then they apologize because they are Soo embarassed about what they understand now what they said many apologize for being white ...but this is what I say never be ashamed of who you are regardless of colour so FYI: Ignore stupidity Dumbest uneducated peoples comments but utilise every opertunity to educate them in the correct manner which means you have to stand up for equality respecting everyone equally
They are lovely and good looking people, I don’t understand racism against them at all.
Well done to all those who had the courage to partake in this video! I can only imagine how emotional it may have been. Kia Kaha and all the best with studies :)
wow I didn't expect that their was that much racism in new Zealand. and I thought I had it bad living here in united states. it really sucks. and to think that you guys are the real natives of new Zealand. thanks for sharing.
From my own experience,20-30yrs ago it was no different,i think it was worse.
Come to Australia.
can they do a swearing version of this
Its all over New Zealand it sucks Im mixed race and I feel the pain of racism but we do and will rise above
Thank you for sharing your experience. Love this. It's very sad to hear what we all go through
Very beautiful and compelling people. It's sad to see the reach of ignorance and racial disparity is so global. Side note: The guys are so attractive I would have a hard time focusing on my studies LOL
Auckland, heartbeat, love always!!
From a white persons perspective its actually quite hard to react normally when someone/something from a certain definition stands out from the rest.
Us humans always try to define things and put them into groups to help organize the chaos the world throws at us. I find what we are saying is wrong yes, but going against human nature is hard. Especially when you have seen many dark skinned people confirm those definitions.
I agree with you 100%....it happens in Samoa too. They call white people "Palagi" and black people "Meauli"...Meauli literally translates to "black thing"..."Look at that Meauli" translates to "Look at that black thing". I've asked a lot of Samoans this and they say it's funny but it's not racists. Racist from a white person is not that same as racist from a person of colour. Now, can someone from "I Am Auckland" explain this? Are the Samoans racist too or are they using a term to define a minority in a country filled with Samoans???
@@MaluluKeleGuiSila Its self hate without them realizing it themselves. It was taught systematically. This White supremacy System got us turning on each other as the enemy thinking were different from one another. We are destroyed as People but don't realize it. Sad
Weak people making weak claims......snowflakes!!! Pointing out racism? No promoting it !!!!!
This is such a pathetic attempt at victimhood
I totally agree racism shouldn't not be tolerated. and some of these comments do sound slightly racist, but really these sound more like stereotyping a race NOT racism. Racism is when your put somebody at a disadvantaged BECAUSE of their race. These guys have the same opportunities as everybody else if not more with scholarships, don't make excuses, nobody is stopping you from succeeding BASED on your race, so the best thing you can do is CHANGE that stereotype, by stepping above it. An expectation that you won't succeed isn't racism, it's base on statistics, so stand up and change those statistics, those stereotypes, by succeeding in your chosen field.
Ok ,its everywhere
11:10 Yes :) Never give up, I didn't ;)
💯💉-3 Is intuitive intuition surpasses intelligence💪
i, too, am masterton... not auckland... oh well...
This is bit of an eye opener..I'm of Pacific Island descent as well as Pakeha.
I've never experienced racism or these sort of comments directed at me. I did not go to university.
I can see that these sort of comments are insidious. And if you get knocked back by them, it's evil.
This is so blatant. Like, wow.
Awsome video, thanks for sharing. I have my own experiences of this in Aux while studying, but there was no social media, so making a stand (which would be frequent) was so much harder as you were often standing alone (as most could relate as well) and out numbered. Kia kaha children of the Pacific. Continue your fight, because unlike those who make us feel this way, we hold more responsibility on top of everything else. So the rewards for your dedication and commitment will be so much more.
Racism is real but Maori and Pacific students are resilient. I wonder where these students are at today...be nice to have another video documenting our Success stories. Let's continue BROWNING the academic spaces and the top jobs too. If you are in a top position remember your teina for the next job offer tuakana alumni.
dudes,
ya'll are cool !
SMASH the stereotype! ITS YOUR UNI STUDENTS, who will change the world! No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Its their issue, prove them wrong look at Oprah and all the greats!
To I,Too, Am Auckland
For Asians in New Zealand who really look like Maoris (e.g the Malays), do they experience racism like what the typical asian experiences or do they experience racism like what the Maoris experience?
It’s funny cuz the white people here in Hawaii have a lot of respect for us poly’s and the total opposite of how it is in New Zealand. Nice video though. I too am Hawaii...(Tongan)
i need a contact to the "they don't it's sarcasm" guy....for reasons.
Nice KID'S however it doesn't represent the real South Auckland. Which is disgusting kids and Teachers throw rubbish everywhere no respect for the land whatsoever. If only all the kid's around here were like this lot.I sure would feel safer.
Crime and violence not addressed, and I wonder why?
I am a Kiwi and your judged by your ATTITUDE no matter what colour you are 👍🇳🇿
Yip, as a maori I learnt a hard truth of racism and academic study from a White student. ... let me tell you he was around for long.