Director's Update - 16 March 2019
Our thoughts remain with those of you who are affected following yesterday's attack on the Muslim community.
News
Ethnic community group supports migrants to understand tax in New Zealand
On 2 March 2019, Indian community organisation Ekta, hosted an Inland Revenue seminar for migrants on the tax implications of overseas income and assets.
Police officer helps keep Christchurch beautiful
Li Ying Cai is one of the first Chinese women police officers in Christchurch and is well known in the community as an example of and champion for diversity.
Christchurch celebrates Japan Day
On 3 March 2019, Christchurch commemorated Japan Day, one of the best attended activities on the Christchurch event calendar.
Auckland Arts Festival showcases stories of migrants and refugees
Auckland Arts Festival, New Zealand’s largest festival of arts and culture, returns across Auckland from 7 – 24 March 2019.
Sport Waitakere works to increase diversity in sports clubs
Sport Waitakere Trust’s Diverse Westies project is one of the initiatives receiving funding.
Director's Update - February 2019
February has brought mostly beautiful weather for many places around the country, and I hope you have enjoyed the long days and warm evenings.
Grant applications open for Community Connects Fund
The Office of Senior's Community Connects Fund is now accepting grant applications.
Happy International Mother Language Day 2019
Thursday 21 February 2019 marks International Mother Language Day, an opportunity to promote and celebrate our linguistic and cultural diversity.
Spotlight on: Monina Hernandez
We recently spoke with Monina Hernandez, a leader in the health sector, to find out more about who she is, her career, and her goals for the future.