Lunar New Year celebrated at Parliament
On 17 February, Parliament came alive with vibrant colours, music, and cultural performances as communities gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025.
Ministry’s inaugural Regional Initiative for Ethnic Communities Empowerment (RIECE) event in Palmerston North
We held the first RIECE event recently in Palmerston North. Ethnic Community leaders, and representatives from local and central government agencies attended.
Being Seen: Using art to promote social cohesion
Our recent Being Seen series used film as a medium to engage Ethnic Communities and encourage conversations about cultural identity, belonging and inclusion.
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.