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Ethnic Xchange: Boosting innovation, trade and investment

Our Ethnic Xchange business symposium explored how to unlock the potential of high-value ethnic businesses for the benefit of New Zealand.

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  • Greetings in different languages

    你好, Kumusta, Guten tag, வணக்கம், 안녕하세요! Hello! Learn how to say general greetings and phrases in 21 different languages with our new resource.

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  • Our communities

    Learn about Aotearoa New Zealand's ethnic communities. Find an ethnic community organisation or support service in our Community Directory.

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  • Videos in different languages

    Watch videos about measles, other health topics, and how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

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  • Funding

    Read about our Ethnic Communities Development Fund that provides funding to support community development and social cohesion.

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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.

Ministry's Executive Leadership Team engages with Wellington's Ethnic Communities

We held another successful roadshow in Wellington. Over 40 Ethnic Community leaders attended to learn more about our key priorities and upcoming initiatives.

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