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New Zealand’s Muslim and Jewish organisations sign Harmony Accord at Government House

Today, leaders from New Zealand’s Muslim and Jewish organisations gathered at Government House in Auckland to present the New Zealand Harmony Accord to the Governor-General, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro.

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Partnerships in action: ELT meets Auckland’s community stakeholders

Our Executive Leadership Team was in Auckland last week as part of a strategic roadshow aimed at deepening engagement with Ethnic Communities.

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New generation rising: Young Muslim Kiwis step into civil leadership

The Programme was jointly organised by our Ministry and the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ). It took place from 18 to 22 May 2025.

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Ethnic Advantage 2025: United Against Headwinds

Our Ethnic Advantage conference is back. Join us for an inspiring conference on Ethnic Communities and Social Cohesion in New Zealand!

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Ethnic service providers share experiences, insights with Minister

Ethnic service providers recently shared some of the challenges they and their communities experience during an engagement with the Minister.

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Eid celebration at Parliament: An evening of unity, joy and community spirit

The Hall was filled with warmth and celebration on the evening of Monday, 7 April, as the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Hon Mark Mitchell hosted an Eid event

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Minister engages with ethnic community leaders in Auckland

More than 150 community leaders and representatives gathered in Auckland for an interactive engagement with Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities.

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Communities across New Zealand commemorate Sixth Anniversary of March 15 Terrorist Attacks

On the weekend of March 15, we joined events in Christchurch and Wellington to honour the memory of the Shuhada and support survivors of the March 15 terrorist.

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Ministry’s second Regional Initiative for Ethnic Communities Empowerment (RIECE) forum in Hawke’s Bay

On 20 March 2025, we hosted the second Regional Initiative for Ethnic Communities Empowerment (RIECE) forum in Hawke’s Bay. More than 50 people attended.

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