Race Relations Day

Race Relations Day, 21 March,  marks the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination and is celebrated around the world.

Schools and Race Relations Day

This day gives New Zealand teachers and students an opportunity to discuss and celebrate the fact that New Zealand is home to many different peoples, from the Maori tangata whenua to the generations of settlers who have come here from many parts of the world since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The day is an opportunity to celebrate of all our different languages, beliefs and cultures, and our common belonging to a unique and diverse nation.