Imagery: Sweeping shots of a beautiful beach and the countryside then switches to a Community Hall setting: people from various ethnic groups rushing, smiling, through the front door — same people laughing and making dumplings in kitchen of a community hall — same people, seated, happily sharing food in the community hall.

Narrator: We've always been proud of the natural beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand. And famous for our kiwi hospitality. Now let's celebrate how diverse we are as a nation and as a community...

Imagery: Friends playing basketball at sports centre — friends talking alongside basketball court

Narrator: Welcoming Week in September is our chance to reach out to our newest schoolmate, teammate, neighbour and friend…

Imagery: Friends talking over coffee in a café

Narrator: ... to show how much we value these relationships.

Imagery: a series of images of people laughing and walking together in various New Zealand landscape settings including the beach.

Narrator: Because it can be hard moving to a new place. And even harder to feel that sense of home.

Imagery: Friends walking along the beach — people sharing food in the community hall — people making dumplings in kitchen of a community hall

Narrator: So this Welcoming Week, let’s show how we care by sharing a welcoming smile, or even a welcoming meal.

Imagery: Person playing the guitar at community event — community group waving together outside community hall

Narrator: Because no matter where you were born or how you got here — Nau Mai Rā — We're Glad You're Here!