Office of Ethnic Communities civic participation project
On Friday 7 December 2018, the Office of Ethnic Communities concluded the face to face consultations for our civic participation project.
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On Friday 7 December 2018, the Office of Ethnic Communities concluded the face to face consultations for our civic participation project.
Auckland’s Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple held its annual two day Cherry Blossom festival on 24 and 25 November 2018.
Immigration New Zealand Auckland Central Visa Services counter services at 280 Queen Street are closing permanently 4 pm on Friday 21 December 2018.
Over 100 people attended the Halal Tourism and Hospitality Symposium from various fields including academia, tourism and public service.
The event was an opportunity for ARMS to showcase some of their 2018 highlights, share their new name, and their strategy going forward.
The sixth Japan Festival Wellington held 24 November 2018 had something for everyone – food, performances, art, workshops, poetry, and activities for kids.
The Embassy of Hungary hosted an exhibition of art, titled ‘Double Bond’, by New Zealand-Hungarian artists.
We welcomed our new Director, Anita Balakrishnan, to the Office of Ethnic Communities on 3 December 2018.
International Volunteer Day takes place each year on 5 December.
Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) recently launched a nationwide public consultation on their review into sport integrity, and they want to hear from you!