This Is Us
A series by and about New Zealand Muslims.
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most.
Seasons
E1Kareem
Feb 29, 2020
Originally from Egypt, Kareem shows us his absolute love of tennis as a way to connect with the community.
E2Latifa and Mahmood
Feb 29, 2020
Latifa loves hearing stories from her grandfather Mahmood, particularly about her great-great-grandfather, who moved to the Waikato in 1908 and helped build the first mosque in New Zealand.
E3Engin
Feb 29, 2020
Engin and his wife Ayla are from the former Yugoslavia, and moved to New Zealand after growing up in Turkey. With their two boys, they love camping and hiking all around New Zealand.
E4Shaymaa
Feb 29, 2020
Shaymaa, who has both Syrian and Iraqi family, believes all cultures have a connection to each other. She loves learning and is currently teaching herself te reo Māori and Japanese.
E5Dewi
Feb 29, 2020
Dewi loves cooking -- particularly Indonesian food she learned from her mother -- as she she loves seeing the joy it brings her family and others. Dewi's dream is to one day own her own restaurant.
E6Fatima
Feb 29, 2020
Fatima was only 10 when she moved from Iraq, but her love of the water has never left her. For Fatima, nothing feels as good as a New Zealand summer with family at the beach.
Videos
Storyline
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most.
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