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There's still profiling when it comes to Polynesians.

"People just flat-out refuse to pronounce Maori names properly. I mean, I think New Zealand is the best place on the planet, but it's a racist place," he said. Waititi made the comment last April, while chatting with Kiwi musician Ruban Nielson, as the pair discussed New Zealand culture and their Kiwi roots in an interview for Dazed and Confused. Telling the world New Zealand is "racist as f**k" Related articlesĪfter winning the hearts of the nation, Waititi showed courage in continuing to speak out and raise awareness of social issues when he declared New Zealand was "racist as f**k". He also spoke publicly about child poverty and youth suicide.ġ. As well as his success as a writer, director, actor, comedian, visual artist and story teller, Waititi has also been passionate about engaging youth in the arts as a positive outlet for creativity. His wife, Chelsea Winstanley collected it on his behalf from then Prime Minister Bill English. "Taika's outstanding contribution has not only been rewarded with record box-office success at home - he's also been highly successful in showcasing who and what we are to the world." Waititi was working in Los Angeles at the time and was unable to receive the award in person. Creative, courageous, audacious, subversive and downright funny, he's at the forefront of New Zealand filmmaking and the arts," said Bennett. "Taika Waititi is an exciting and inspiring example of who and what we are as Kiwis. Chief judge Cameron Bennett said the Wellington-born filmmaker was talented, inspiring and a "thoroughly worthy recipient" of the supreme award. After establishing himself as one of Hollywood's most talented directors following the release of Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Boy, Waititi's success was recognised back home when he was named the 2017 New Zealander of the Year.