Ethnic Xchange 2025

Ethnic Xchange 25: Going for Growth – Expanding Ethnic Enterprises (EX25) is New Zealand’s premier business symposium focused on ethnic entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, and the markets they are connected to.

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.

Role of Ethnic Businesses in Hospitality, Tourism and Screen sectors

Representatives from ethnic business, academics and industry professionals came together on 15 September for our Ethnic Business Roundtable in Christchurch.

New suite of Ethnic Communities' evidence released to support New Zealand growth

Growing ethnic diversity in New Zealand has significant implications for our country, where Ethnic Communities now make up over 1.1 million people.

Discover the Ministry’s work

  • 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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