Ethnic Xchange 2025 announced for 14 November
Our second annual business symposium aims to empower ethnic entrepreneurs, innovators and businesses as key players in New Zealand's growth story.
Bringing the Regional Initiative for Ethnic Communities Empowerment (RIECE) to the South Island: Ministry hosts its third forum
On 29 July 2025 we hosted the third Regional Initiative for Ethnic Communities Empowerment (RIECE) forum in Invercargill. This is the first RIECE forum held in the South Island since the initiative was launched in late 2024.
Ethnic Advantage 2025 brings diverse voices together to tackle shared challenges
More than 300 ethnic community leaders, service providers, faith leaders, and government officials across the country gathered at Auckland’s Aotea Centre on 28 June for the Ethnic Advantage 2025 conference.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.