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News in October 2018

Minister for Ethnic Communities Hon Jenny Salesa at the Education Conversation workshop

Minister stresses importance of ethnic people having say in future of New Zealand education

Involvement of ethnic communities in the future of New Zealand’s education system has been hailed as a success by the Office of Ethnic Communities.

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Ethnic population projections highlight need for leadership diversity

All ethnic groups are predicted to grow, meaning we need to ensure proper representation in leadership positions and decision-making processes.

Minister for Ethnic Communities Hon Jenny Salesa presenting to the Education Conversation Workshop in Wellington

Education Consultation in Wellington

The Office of Ethnic Communities has continued supporting Ministry of Education (MoE) in hosting Education Consultation meetings for ethnic communities.

Performers at the Mehregan festival

Mehregan celebrated in Christchurch

The Christchurch Iranian Society held an event at the University of Canterbury on Sunday 14 October to celebrate Mehregan.

Football Diversity and Inclusion Programme launch

Wellington Phoenix Football Diversity and Inclusion Programme

Wellington Phoenix launched its 2018/19 Football Diversity and Inclusion Programme (FDIP) at Wellington’s Civic Square on 15 October.

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Kings Plant Barn - helping the Chinese community grow their gardens

Kings Plant Barn, is helping the Chinese community grow their gardens by working to combat language barriers and increase New Zealand plant knowledge.

Creative Upcycling

Creative upcycling!

The Chinese Conservation Education Trust (the Trust) recently held a creative upcycling workshop at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts in Auckland.

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69th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

The Auckland Chinese Community Centre held an event to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Conservation Week - CCET celebration

Learning about conservation

To celebrate Conservation Week, the Chinese Conservation Education Trust developed a programme on conservation in NZ for members of the Chinese community.

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