Thank you for supporting Pink Shirt Day.
On Friday 19 May 2023, Aotearoa became a sea of pink as schools, workplaces and communities joined the Pink Shirt Day movement.
By taking part you helped to stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!
Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Get Involved
Schools & Kura
By taking part in Pink Shirt Day, your school/kura is a part of a powerful movement to spread aroha and kindness and end bullying. You can celebrate Pink Shirt Day at a time that suits you, and keep the kaupapa going all year round!
Workplaces
Every year, one in 5 workers in Aotearoa report being bullied in the workplace. Learn how your workplace can join the movement to spread aroha and kindness and end bullying.
Communities & Individuals
You can celebrate Pink Shirt Day at a time that suits you, and keep the kaupapa going all year round!
About
It’s about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or cultural background.
Real Stories
Stories from individuals, communities, schools and workplaces about how they stand up to bullying, demonstrate the upstander actions and celebrate diversity.
Downloadable Resources
Free downloadable resources to help you celebrate diversity, and promote kindness and inclusiveness in your school, workplace or home on Pink Shirt Day and beyond
It isn’t uncommon to hear someone say something insensitive or mean to someone else. Although these comments or actions are not okay, bullying has some specific features that make it much more serious and harmful.
Featured Resources
For Workplaces
Bullying prevention webinar
Tune into our free Zoom webinar on Friday 19 May at 11am to hear from leading experts in workplace wellbeing/health and safety, mental health, and diversity and equity in Aotearoa.
For Whānau, For Workplaces, For Schools
Poster sets – main poster
Te reo Māori and English poster sets to help you promote PSD in your workplace, school or community.
For Whānau, For Workplaces, For Schools
Upstander poster
Everyday Upstander poster helps you promote our key upstander actions in your workplace, school or community.
For Workplaces
Workplace toolkit
A resource designed to help workplaces build positive environments and prevent bullying.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora
Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Supporters
Pink Shirt Day is led by the Mental Health Foundation with support from InsideOUT, the Peace Foundation, New Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA), Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi Indigenous Youth Hub, the Human Rights Commission, Bullying-Free NZ Week, Cook Islands Development Agency.
Major Sponsor
Proud Mate
