新西兰11至13岁学生可在3月6日前为2026年种族团结演说奖提交种族和谐演讲稿。 New Zealand students in years 11–13 can submit speeches on racial harmony by March 6 for the 2026 Race Unity Speech Awards.

2026年种族团结演说奖, 他们以“Whakarongo Kia Makarama”或“倾听理解”邀请11至13岁新西兰学生通过有意义的对话分享促进种族和谐的演说。 The Race Unity Speech Awards 2026, themed "Whakarongo Kia Mārama" or "Listening to Understand," invites New Zealand students in years 11 to 13 to share speeches promoting racial harmony through meaningful dialogue. 5月9日至10日在奥克兰的Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae举行半决赛及决赛。 Regional heats run March 23–28, leading to semi-finals and a final on May 9–10 at Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae in Auckland. 必须在3月6日前提交英文或特瑞奥毛利语的条目。 Entries, in English or te reo Māori, must be submitted by March 6. 活动强调学习、联系和对竞争的同情,鼓励学生分享经验和减少判断。 The event emphasizes learning, connection, and empathy over competition, encouraging students to share experiences and reduce judgment. 以往的参与者说,该倡议在学校和家庭引发了积极的对话。 Past participants say the initiative has sparked positive conversations in schools and families.