The Medical Council of New Zealand stands
together with the people of Christchurch following Friday's
tragic events.
Our aroha and manaakitanga go out to
everyone, especially the Muslim and Christchurch
communities.
We are immensely grateful for the commitment
and dedication of all doctors, nurses and other health
professionals who have been caring for the injured.
We
particularly acknowledge the pain, sorrow and heartfelt loss
since Friday that our colleagues of Muslim faith will be
feeling. It is now time for us to reach out and support one
another, to listen, embrace and be inclusive.
We must now,
more than ever, celebrate diversity and the inclusion of
everyone who calls Aotearoa New Zealand home, wherever they
are from, and whatever their ethnicity, religion or culture.
It will take time to heal from Friday’s tragedy, but
together all New Zealanders can create a society that is
just, equitable, tolerant and that accepts diversity in all
its many different forms. E ngā tāngata kei ōtautahi,
He mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa, E tangi tonu ana te
ngākau
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