Wellington's regional council condemns racist incident on Metlink bus, emphasizing zero-tolerance on Islamophobia.

Wellington's regional council condemned a racist incident involving a Pakistani family on a Metlink bus, emphasizing its zero-tolerance stance on Islamophobia and hate speech. The council chair expressed regret over the abuse directed at the mother and her son, while police are investigating the matter. Passengers are encouraged to report hate speech, and Metlink advises against intervening in unsafe situations, urging them to contact authorities instead.

October 10, 2024
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