Monday 16 September 2013

Responses from Tina Karaitiana

Q1 What is your vision for Gisborne in terms of cultural diversity? That the cultural makeup of Tairawhiti region signals to New Zealand and the world that we embrace and respect diversity and the inclusion of other ethnicities with cultural differences are viewed as positive enhancements to our community fabric. Q2 The Ten Year Plan says GDC will support the development of cultural groups in the district, what kind of support do you think GDC should provide to the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council? That they continue to lend their support as advocates of cultural diversity and work with and alongside ethnic groups to achieve their goals and aspirations to becoming citizens of Tairawhiti and New Zealand. Q3 What regular interaction do you have with groups of people from cultural backgrounds different to your own? For many years I have had regular interaction with other ethnicities through my involvement with sporting, social, community, health and education organisations and also with the blending of DNA amongst whanau. Q4 What, if any, common challenges are you aware of for local residents from ethnic minority groups. The one comment that resonates amongst the community is they would like to see an effort made by ethnic groups to integrate with other cultures other than their own. I suspect this will help change negative perceptions of these minority groups and also support the transitioning to becoming citizens of Tairawhiti and New Zealand. Q5 What are the biggest opportunities you see for attracting new immigrants and refugees to Gisborne? The key opportunities I see are new immigrants and refugees provide other lenses in which to look through to support economic advancement, business creation as well as providing a global insight to community development and environmental considerations.

1 comment:

  1. 5 / 10 Quite a Competent Set of Answers to the Questions . You Have managed to Find Attractive Words to express Your Ideas . An Enthusiasm and Commitment to Achieve Your Objectives Could have been Developed into a really Convincing Response .
    The Issue of Leaving Integration to the New Arrivals Alone ... may need Further Thought ...

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