Printer-friendly VersionOur Ethnic Communities
Our Ethnic ommunities are diverse and have grown considerably. According to Statistics New Zealand Census 2006 report, there has been significant increases in the numbers within particular ethnic groups between 1991 and 2006.
The ethnic community in New Zealand comprises of Chinese, Indians, Latin Americans, Greeks, Koreans, Arabs, Somalians, Iranian, South Africans, Russians and many more.
The Office of Ethnic Affairs works alongside these communities providing advice and community capacity building opportunities to increase their civic participation in New Zealand society.