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View all newsNew Community Resilience Hub marks a significant shift in New Zealand's approach to foreign interference
Communities across New Zealand now have a dedicated platform to access trusted information and practical resources on foreign interference with the launch of the ‘Community Resilience to Foreign Interference Hub’ (the Hub).
New 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.
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