Learn more about our communities
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Natraj Dance School: 25 years of promoting cultural diversity through artIn celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Natraj Dance School is a beacon of creativity and expression in Wellington.Read the story
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New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with IndiaThis new initiative aims to build connections between New Zealand and India’s Information Technology (IT) sectors.Read the story
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Multicultural Federation of New Zealand: A vision for a Te-Tiriti-based multicultural AotearoaMulticultural Federation of New Zealand (MNZ) considers the founding document of Aotearoa in everything it does.Read the story
Cyclone and flooding response
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Mt Roskill CollectiveThe Collective has helped upskill the community in a range of ways, including running water safety skills classes for women, and teaching people how to find and engage with Government services.Read the story
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Tairāwhiti Multicultural CouncilThe Council has provided emergency grab bags, run workshops on how to make an emergency plan, and published a video on emergency preparedness in 23 different languages.Find out more
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KAMI BayHawke’s Bay’s local Indonesian community group has made sure the community checks in on one another during emergencies and other events through a new Buddy system.Learn more
Ethnic Communities Development Fund stories
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From conflict to connection: Community-led initiatives amidst the Middle East conflictWith the unfolding situation in the Middle East, our Ethnic Communities Development Fund has been expediting funding approvals of community-led initiatives to encourage understanding, healing, and solidarity and promote social cohesion.Learn more
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NZSO's 'Beyond Words' concert series pays tribute to Christchurch victimsIn a stirring tribute to peace and unity, The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa, in collaboration with The Central Iqra Trust, Muslim communities, and our Ministry, recently presented the concert Beyond Words.Learn more
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The ReCreators: Empowering Communities to Sustainably DIYConcerned with the increasing waste in our communities, The ReCreators aims to turn waste into value through upcycling.Learn more
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Headlight - Increasing Mental Health LiteracyQueenstown charity headlight have boosted mental health literacy within ethnic communities.Learn more
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Ethnic Women’s Leadership CourseWomen of different ethnicities and ages came together to learn leadership skills to help them succeed in their communities and employment.Learn more
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Diversity FestivalPromoting a more diverse and inclusive Aotearoa by celebrating the social and cultural richness of migrant and refugee-backgrounds.Learn more
Have you seen our videos?
Watch our animated health videos in different languages and see what happened at our conferences. Learn how to apply for our Ethnic Communities Development Fund and view our Law and Order series featuring our Chief Executive.