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Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust

On 12 April, over 150 families and friends attended the Hamilton Multicultural Services (HMS) Trust graduation evening at the WINTEC Atrium, Hamilton.

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Suffrage 125 spotlight: Pohswan Narayanan

With 15 years’ experience in community development, Pohswan Narayanan is a strong voice for equality and inclusion in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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Chinese New Settlers Service Trust begins a new chapter

The Minister for Ethnic Communities, Hon Jenny Salesa, along with other dignitaries opened Kotuku House on the 28 March 2018.

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Lest We Forget The Other – Chinese and Indian contributions to ANZAC

The New Zealand Indian Central Association and New Zealand Chinese Association recently collaborated on an exhibition in Wellington.

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Nominations are now open for the Health Volunteer Awards

Do you know an unsung hero in New Zealand’s health and disability system? The Minister of Health is looking for nominations for Health Volunteer Awards.

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Japan Day 2018

On the 4th March the Japanese Society of Canterbury celebrated Japan day in Christchurch.

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Suffrage 125

The Electoral Act 1893 was passed on 19 September 1893, giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote.

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Women Stand Proud

Over 200 women signed the Press for Progress letter at the recent International Women’s Day celebration on 8 March 2018, at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall.

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In my own words - Ron Lal

Ron Lal is a Fijian-Indian New Zealander based in Auckland, and the co-founder of Momentum New Zealand.

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Are you ready for governance roles?

The Office of Ethnic Communities facilitates the appointment of people from ethnic communities to State sector boards and committees.

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