Ethnic Xchange 2025

Our Ethnic Xchange business symposium focused on ethnic entrepreneurs, innovators, businesses, and the markets they are connected to.

Eid al-Fitr celebrated at Parliament with diverse communities

More than 200 people gathered at Parliament’s Banquet Hall on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, as the Ministry for Ethnic Communities organised a special Eid al Fitr celebration marking the end of Ramadan.

In-person governance events coming to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch

We are launching a new series of free, in-person governance events for people from Ethnic Communities who want to deepen their understanding of public sector governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Marking the seventh remembrance of the March 15 terror attacks

Seven years on from the 15 March terrorist attacks, communities continue to gather each year in remembrance of the 51 Shuhada (martyrs), honour those who were injured, and stand together against intolerance.

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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