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Is racism worse in Australia or New Zealand?

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Despite many people saying Australia is the most racist, expect racial slurs to be more common in New Zealand. In New Zealand the differences between races and their roles in society bring about stereotypes e.g. read more

Over 2/3 of the children in foster care in New Zealand are Maori or Pacific Islander (this is probably due to more than just racism, but still). I lived in a predominantly Maori town in the Bay of Plenty for work, and although it was in a beautiful area, it was very poor, with significant gang activity. read more

Oh look another “racism in Australia question” No. The tragic murder wasn’t racially motivated. Her race wasn’t an issue. Police allege that McEwan - an apprentice spray painter - on November 24, 2013, went out that morning the intention of killing someone. read more

Perhaps Australia's trump card against that hardcore of bigots is a general acceptance that this is a land built and constantly rejuvenated by immigration. In the past, immigration from the UK and New Zealand dominated. Now it is immigration from China and India. read more

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