Race Relations Commissioner – Antisemitism concerns

27 February 2022 Tēnā koutou, Shalom, I hope this finds you and your families well. I am writing to let you know how concerned I am by the recent examples of anti-semitisim and to let you know we stand in solidarity with you.  I have raised my concerns on social media and continue to advocate…

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Welligton Protests

NZ Herald – OpEd – 23 February – Juliet Moses There has been talk recently about the anti-Semitism present at the Wellington protest. Experts in extremism, media, and politicians have discussed it. I have not been to the protest and even if I had, I am not sure if I, or anyone else, would be able…

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Antisemitism in protest at parliament

The Jewish Council of New Zealand condemns the antisemitic language that it has witnessed at the protests at Parliament. It is important to remember that while not all protestors agree with the sentiment, standing by and staying silent alongside such abhorrent sentiment gives it legitimacy and oxygen. Conspiratorial politics is a fertile breeding ground for…

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