
Additional Funding through Ethnic Communities Development Fund nearly fully allocated
The government made an additional $1 million available to fund projects to strengthen ethnic communities affected by the Christchurch terror attacks.

Spotlight on: Vanushi Walters
Vanushi Walters is an experienced international human rights solicitor and has been appointed as a Trustee of Foundation North.

Additional funding for Ethnic Communities welcome news
Minister Jenny Salesa has announced that we will receive an additional $9.4 million in funding to boost our capacity and capability.

Nominees appointed
In May, several members of ethnic communities were appointed to regional Lottery Distribution Committees and Community Trusts.

Ethnic Communities Community Directory
The Ethnic Communities community directory is a public resource that lists ethnic community organisations and groups in one place.

Canterbury Tamil communities celebrate Tamil New Year
On 27 April 2019, Canterbury Tamil communities celebrated the Tamil New Year, also known as Tamil Puthandu.

Director’s Update April 2019
My aroha is still strong for all our ethnic communities who have been directly or indirectly affected by the Christchurch terror attacks ...

Website refresh for the Office of Ethnic Communities
Today the Office of Ethnic Communities has gone live with our upgraded website platform.

Additional funding for Ethnic Communities Development Fund now open
Minister announced that the Fund, which supports initiatives to improve social cohesion and development of our ethnc communities will receive additional $1M.

Youth Speaking Up for Race Unity
New Zealand youth are inspiring action on race relations in New Zealand.