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View all newsEthnic Xchange 2025
More than 450 people from across New Zealand’s business ecosystem joined our ministry on 14 November 2025 for our second annual Ethnic Xchange symposium.
Celebrating Diwali 2025: A shining evening of unity and culture at Parliament
On 13 October, the Banquet Hall of Parliament came alive with light, colour, and celebration for Diwali 2025, the Festival of Lights.
New resources to support Ethnic Communities to stay safe from foreign interference
Aotearoa New Zealand is facing growing challenges from foreign interference. Ethnic Communities can receive unwanted attention from foreign states, which can erode trust and wellbeing and can undermine social cohesion.
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Funding
Read about our Ethnic Communities Development Fund that provides funding to support community development and social cohesion.
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Resources in different languages
Watch videos about measles, other health topics, and how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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Our communities
Learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s Ethnic Communities. Check out Our Communities in the Data, Community Stories and also find an Ethnic Community organisation or support service in our Community Directory.
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Ethnic Xchange 25
Our Ethnic Xchange business symposium explored how to unlock the potential of high-value ethnic businesses for the benefit of New Zealand.
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