
Ethnic Evidence: Data shining a light on New Zealand's Ethnic Communities
The Ministry's Indicators Report: Ethnic Evidence was launched in the Grand Hall at Parliament, on Monday, 9 December 2024.

The Ethnic Communities Development Fund launches webinar series
The fund will host quarterly webinars starting in 2025, providing opportunities for our to learn how to develop robust applications.

Celebrating Diwali 2024: A vibrant celebration of culture and community at Parliament
On 4 November, the Hon Melissa Lee, Minister for Ethnic Communities, hosted a vibrant Diwali celebration at the Banquet Hall of Parliament.

Ethnic Xchange: The start of something special
More than 300 speakers and participants from a diverse range of backgrounds came together for our inaugural Ethnic Xchange symposium.

Ministry's Executive Leadership Team engages with Wellington's Ethnic Communities
We held another successful roadshow in Wellington. Over 40 Ethnic Community leaders attended to learn more about our key priorities and upcoming initiatives.

Ethnic Xchange: Driving an innovative, resilient, diverse economy for New Zealand
With just three weeks to go, anticipation is building for the inaugural Ethnic Xchange Symposium, set to take place on 11 October 2024 in Auckland.

Announcing inaugural Ethnic Xchange Symposium: Boosting innovation, trade and investment
We are excited to announce we are hosting the Ethnic Xchange Symposium in Auckland on 11 October, the first Symposium of its kind.

Executive Leadership Team meets with community stakeholders
Our Executive Leadership Team recently travelled to Christchurch and Auckland where they met with community stakeholders for a series of engagements.

Meet the new panel for the Ethnic Communities Development Fund
After an extensive selection process, five new members have joined Gurdeep Talwar on the Ethnic Communities Development Fund Panel.

New guidelines to help you nominate someone for a New Zealand Royal Honour
Our new guidelines provide tips and advice for people wanting to nominate someone for a New Zealand Royal Honour.