
New Minister's festive message: celebrating diversity and unity
Our newly appointed Minister for Ethnic Communities, Hon Melissa Lee, spreads holiday cheer and introduces herself in a heartfelt video message.

Information in different languages on our website
We have recently made some changes to our website that make finding information translated into different languages much easier.

Inaugural Ethnic Research Hui Aotearoa 2023: Bridging Ethnic Voices and Public Policy
The Ministry for Ethnic Communities, with Ethnic Research Aotearoa, marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Ethnic Research Hui Aotearoa 2023.

Translation guidance: Unlocking Language Barriers
Our new translation guidance provides practical advice and information on how to better communicate with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.

Mānawatia a Matariki
Mānawatia a Matariki! Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, we wish you a wonderful Matariki.

A new funding year for the Ethnic Communities Development Fund
This month signals the new 2023/2024 financial year, with it, a new funding round of the Ethnic Communities Development Fund with an allocation of 4.2m.

Expressions of Interest Sought for the Ethnic Communities Development Fund Panel
Seeking an Expressions of Interest to fill one vacancy on the Ethnic Communities Development Fund Panel. Deadline for submissions is 14th July 2023.

Ethnic businesses come together for the first EthnicBiz Forum
Our first EthnicBiz Forum themed Unlocking Ethnic Business Potential was held last week. Over 100 participants from ethnic businesses, business associations ...

Ethnic Advantage Conference celebrates NZ’s superdiversity
Ethnic Advantage Conference series brought hundreds of people from different ethnic backgrounds together to celebrate culture, discuss important topics ...