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The Office of Ethnic Affairs advises Government on issues to do with ethnic New Zealanders and provides advice to ethnic communities. Its focus is on those who identify as African, Asian, Continental European, Latin American or Middle Eastern.
Purpose
To contribute to a strong, self-directed ethnic sector, and to promote the advantages of ethnic diversity for New Zealand.
The Office
- provides advice to government
- works with ethnic communities and service providers to promote community development, better services to ethnic communities and better access to information
- manages Language Line telephone interpreting service, enabling non-English speakers equal access to services
- promotes understanding of ethnic issues in the wider community and encourages discussion
- promotes and supports the development of intercultural competence.