"This is not us"?

Just about every political or media statement says “this is not us”

Maori have good reason to disagree

Māori leaders critique 'this is not us' sentiment

In the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks Māori leaders are telling New Zealander to reject the notion that "this is not us." They are sending their aroha to Muslim whanau, but say this is not the first massacre on our shores.