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.
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.
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.