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

Ethnic Affairs resources

This website celebrates New Zealand and its ethnic communities. Ethnic people and their families are part of New Zealand's national identity and support our nation's economic transformation.

Mervin Singham
Director

Content Area

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News and Events

01/02/2012
China Strategy launch
The NZ Inc China Strategy has been launched at a high level function in Auckland on 3 February...

02/02/2012
Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Ethnic Affairs
The Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Ethnic Affairs 2011 is now...

01/02/2012
Tax workshop
Tax workshop for ethnic and migrant business owners: 22 Feb, 5.15pm - 7.15pm Lower...

31/01/2012
EthnicA Live! - January 2012
ForewordMelissa LeeNew Year Honours 2012Reporting back from the Alliance of Civilisations forumComing Up in 2012Play a role in the celebration of the Queen's Diamond JubileeThe Governor-General...

24/01/2012
Year of the Dragon to be celebrated at Parliament
The Chinese Year of the Dragon will be celebrated at Parliament on 8 February 2012 at an event hosted by the new Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Hon Judith...

12/01/2012
New! Photo montage of our journey over the past ten years
Photo...