“If there is a generalised way to describe our traditional Pacific culture, then we can say it was supportive and reverent of our diverse communities. Our culture was inclusive.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin.
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“We’ve seen it before in Aotearoa. The Tongan community can mobilise in the blink of an eye and TURN UP. Man, do they turn up.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin.
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“It’s been a whole year since we went through this, and yet, here we are again, with mainstream media ignoring, or perhaps not even seeing, the very real damage done by this type of clickbait heading.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin.
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“A man stood up and said: ‘I thought this was the group to come to when you want to be racist.’ And then he left. I’m still hoping that was part of the show.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin on ‘Racists Anonymous’.
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“My whānau’s experience tells me that we have a long way to go in this country to prevent the mamae of suicide in our communities.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin.
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“There really isn’t time for the old ‘be humble’ buzz.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin on Pacific MPs.
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“I’m voting ‘Yes’ in support of the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill because we need meaningful change in an area that has, for far too long, marginalised our young Māori and Pacific people.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin.
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“The very real life effect of this rumour has been felt by the Pacific community. There have been multiple racist attacks on Pacific peoples online and verbal abuse in person.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin.
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