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View all newsNew Ethnic Business Organisations Alliance established with Ministry support
Leaders from 15 ethnic business organisations across New Zealand came together in Auckland on 2 July to establish the new Ethnic Business Organisations Alliance (the Alliance), marking an important milestone for the ethnic business sector.
Pratima Namasivayam appointed Chief Executive
We are pleased to share that Pratima Namasivayam has been appointed Chief Executive of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities for one year from 1 July 2026.
Ethnic Communities gain insights into public sector governance and board appointments
We have completed a series of free sessions for people from Ethnic Communities interested in serving on public sector board. The sessions were open to all people from Ethnic Communities.
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