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This year’s World Customs Organization certificates were awarded to teams within Customs who created digital led solutions by embracing data culture.

Simon and Scott are a part of Customs’ Child Exploitation Operations Team and have been instrumental in implementing a digital referral system for New Zealand agencies to triage and manage international child exploitation referrals.

This solution has changed the way agencies work together and is far more effective and efficient in helping to identify offenders and remove children from harm.

Tenā kōrua for the very important work you do in protecting New Zealand children.

📸 Customs Deputy Comptroller, Bill, presenting the certificate to Senior Customs Officer, Scott.

Taane, Assistant Customs Officer, shares his story in celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Taane learnt te Reo Māori from a young age, and it has provided him with an academic and intellectual understanding of the world that allows him to stand strong and proud as an indigenous person in Aotearoa and the world.

Taane says that Te Wiki o te Reo Māori signals a wonderful shift in where our country is heading towards oneness.

“It helps in healing our nation. It makes my heart sing when I hear others using Māori language in communication and pronouncing our language properly. I encourage all to make that seed grow and continue to follow its growth."

Read more about Taane’s journey➡️ https://tinyurl.com/dy72excn

📸Customs' Kaumatua Dolly and Bobby, alongside Taane.