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View all newsWelcoming the Year of the Horse: Lunar New Year celebrated at Parliament
Communities from across Aotearoa New Zealand gathered at Parliament on 19 February 2026 to celebrate the Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with an evening of cultural performances, reflection and connection.
Ethnic Women Entrepreneurs Report
Ethnic women entrepreneurs have shared their powerful stories of resilience and success in a new report, Ethnic Women Entrepreneurs: Amplifying impact for New Zealand.
Communities leading with compassion: Aotearoa’s strength in diversity
Ethnic Communities across Aotearoa are responding with courage and compassion to the Sydney tragedy - organising vigils, sharing messages of solidarity, and standing together against hate and antisemitism.
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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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Resources in different languages
Watch videos about measles, other health topics, and how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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Our communities
Learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s Ethnic Communities. Check out Our Communities in the Data, Community Stories and also find an Ethnic Community organisation or support service in our Community Directory.
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Ethnic Xchange 25
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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