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.
Listening to understand: Young voices speak for a more inclusive future
More than 130 students from across Aotearoa New Zealand entered this year’s Race Unity Speech Awards. Our Ministry has sponsored the Awards since 2009, helping communities and young people share their voices, experiences and ideas.
Better data for our Ethnic Communities: Stats NZ and the Ministry for Ethnic Communities collaborate under new relationship agreement
The data needs of Ethnic Communities are the focus of a new relationship agreement between Stats NZ and the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
Safeguarding against foreign interference: New resources for community organisations now available
The Ministry has released two new resources to support community organisations to safeguard from foreign interference.
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: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
We are launching a new series of free, in-person governance sessions 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.
Welcoming the Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year celebrated at Parliament
Communities from across Aotearoa New Zealand gathered at Parliament on 19 February 2026 to celebrate the Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with an evening of cultural performances, reflection and connection.
Breaking barriers: new report amplifies voices of ethnic women entrepreneurs in NZ
Ethnic women entrepreneurs have shared their powerful stories of resilience and success in a new report, Ethnic Women Entrepreneurs: Amplifying impact for New Zealand.
Communities leading with compassion: Aotearoa’s strength in diversity
Ethnic Communities across Aotearoa are responding with courage and compassion to the Sydney tragedy - organising vigils, sharing messages of solidarity, and standing together against hate and antisemitism.