Tag Archives: New Zealand Media
Muslims and Islam in New Zealand media: A small glimpse
Muslims get a tough go from the media, globally and locally. They are often the target of malicious bigotry and unrealistic stereotyping in film, television and news media. The stereotyping is due to fear and a lack of understanding of the Muslim people and their culture. However the fear and lack of understanding is underpinned […]
Kiwi Muslims facing increased harassment on social media
As the Australia, the United States and soon the UK gear up to tackle the Islamic State threat, Kiwi Muslims are being subjected to “social media backlash” and harassment on the streets, according to the Waikato Times. The article says harassment of Kiwi Muslims has been on the increase due to the Australian counter-terrorism raids […]
World peace conference in Auckland end of the month
People of different faiths will gather in Auckland at the end of this month at a peace conference, reports the Indian Weekender. The conference, organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand, encourages a healthy discussion between different religions and faiths with a chosen topic. This years theme will be social peace and religion, and […]
Cold weather not a hassle for those celebating Eid in New Zealand
The Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr was celebrated in New Zealand, despite the damp weather according to an article in the Indian Newslink. People turned up to Mosques all over New Zealand for prayer, and exchange of gifts and sweets to mark the end of Ramadan, the month-long fasting holiday for Muslims. Festive spirit brings […]
Muslim offers to meet man responsible for Facebook page rant
Previously I posted about the man who posted racist comments on a New Zealand-based Facebook page. A member of the Marlborough Association of Muslims has said he would like to meet the person responsible for a racist rant on a Facebook page, according to the Marlborough Express. The member, Nadeem Akhtar hopes to be able […]
Kiwi’s passport cancelled: Update
It is worth noting, the article I had previously posted about regarding the former gang member who had his passport cancelled for converting to Islam, has now been updated and includes more information (original article here TVNZ website, July 13). In the article, Wiremu Curtis or “Haroon”, denies any form of radicalisation and believes it would be […]
Kiwi suspected of links to terror in Syria
A New Zealand terror suspect, Mark John Taylor, has told Australian media he has now joined the fighting in Allepo, Syria, according to Stuff (19/07/2014). He was once detained previously for entering an Al-Qaeda compound in Pakistan and since then was subject to travel restrictions though he says he didn’t know about the restrictions until he […]
New Zealand Muslims condemn Israeli attacks
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) have joined others in condemning the attacks in Gaza by Israeli forces, with a press release available via the FIANZ website. The Islamic Association have urged the New Zealand Government and other governments around the world to demand an end to the violence being waged by […]
NZ Media: The Middle East 
Racism on New Zealand Facebook page
Racism has appeared on a Facebook page making disparaging remarks about Muslim culture last week, according to the Marlborough Express. Comments include a claim people who live in Muslim countries are unhappy. The post was removed after people started complaining about the “indefensible” comments on Tuesday night. The person responsible for the post has since apologised. A spokesperson for […]