I, Too, Am Auckland is a student initiative dedicated to the collaboration of Pacific Islander and Māori students & the wider University of Auckland community, to produce programming in the interest of building a more diverse educational environment; promote community among Pacific Islander students, Māori students, and faculty; and enhance cultural understanding. I, Too, Am Auckland strives to educate University of Auckland members, faculty, and campus community, as well as the public, of the current challenges facing Pacific and Māori communities.
This video was produced in response to rhetoric in New Zealand that emerged earlier in 2016 around the Kiwimeter and the so-called "special privileges" that Māori receive. We argue that programmes designed for Māori and Pacific communities are based on equity objectives; due to past and current racial discrimination, such programmes are needed in order to restore justice.
Created by I, Too, Am Auckland.
Written by Sarah McLean and David Mayeda
DoP: Jake Love
Assistant Director: Sarah McLean
Sound: Bartek Goldmann
Production Assistants: Arthur Ung and David Mayeda
Unit: David Mayeda
Editor: TK
Cast:
Nebras Alkhater
Niko Maheno-Urlich
Rupert Giffin Munn
Xavia O’Loughlin
Lily-Belle Sawyer
Poppy Sawyer
Made with funding from the Ministry of Youth Development.