Ethnic Communities Development Fund

We administer funds to support community development and social cohesion.

New 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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  • 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

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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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