The Office of Ethnic Affairs is focused on people whose culture and traditions distinguish them from the majority in New Zealand.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter

This website celebrates New Zealand and it's ethnic communities. Ethnic People and their families are part of New Zealand's national Identity and support our nation's economic transformation.

Hon. Minister Chris Carter
Minister for Ethnic Affairs

Content Area

  • Language Line. Telephone interpreting, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
  • Ethnic Affairs Policy. Highlighting ethnic sector views in Government

News and Events

13/05/2008
Minister extends sympathy to Chinese NZers
Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter today expressed his deepest condolences to all those affected by yesterday’s catastrophic earthquake in Sichuan province in...

08/02/2008
Minister assures Somali Community
8 February 2008 Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter has spoken with Somali community leaders following the incident on the Eagle Air flight travelling from Blenheim to Christchurch today which...