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Excellence in Ethnic Diversity Award - IPANZ Finalists announced
Valuing and responding to New Zealand’s growing ethnic diversity have emerged as key themes in the Excellence in Ethnic Diversity Award at the 2012 gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards which were...
EthnicA Wellington Conference - new ideas and action on ethnic diversity
A Wellington forum on ethnic diversity will feature Vicki Treadell, who’s the first woman of Asian descent to become a British High...
How does the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in Auckland affect you?
A controlled area has been set up in the Avondale region of Auckland following the discovery of a serious pest: A Queensland fruit...
How does the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in Auckland affect you?
A controlled area has been set up in the Avondale region of Auckland following the discovery of a serious pest: A Queensland fruit fly. Find out more information and the restrictions to the movement...
EPIC NZ Conference – ethnic people in commerce, the challenge and potential. 18 May 2012. Auckland
Boosting the contribution of small and medium size ethnic businesses to the New Zealand economy, and looking at ways they can help expand New Zealand’s access to Asia-Pacific markets are on the...
The role of the Office of Ethnic Affairs - new video
New Zealand is the 4th most diverse country in the OECD. Watch this video to learn more, plus the role the Office of Ethnic Affairs plays in this...
Register for EthnicA Wellington conference HERE!
To REGISTER for our EthnicA Wellington conference please click on the highlighted link...
New initiative to help ethnic businesses unlock potential
Business leaders from Asia and financial sector representatives have attended the launch of the Office of Ethnic Affairs' project to help ethnic...
Service to the Korean community award
The Office of Ethnic Affairs has been selected as the first recipient of the Korean Ambassador's...
Christchurch’s rebuild will depend on migrants – EthnicA conference Christchurch
The ethnic diversity of Christchurch will increase quickly over the next decade as migrants arrive to play a significant role in the region’s rebuild, according to Professor Paul Spoonley, who...
Release about EthnicA Christchurch conference 28 April 2012
How should Christchurch’s re-build be influenced by the city’s ethnic...
Expressions of interest: Scholarship for 'Future Faith Leaders'
As part of Asia-Pacific regional efforts to build interfaith dialogue, the Indonesian Government is offering scholarships to young people who are active in their faith communities. The Indonesian...
Media Release: EthnicA conference Auckland
Ethnic diversity issues discussed at Office of Ethnic Affairs...
Immigration health screening changes for international students
Changes to health screening for international students have been announced by the Government. The aim is to cut red tape to allow for more investment in tertiary institutions. More details...
Race Relations Speech, Upper Hutt 2012
Speech by the Director of the Office of Ethnic Affairs, Mervin Singham at Upper Hutt Race Unity Day, 22 March...
EthnicA Auckland conference promises the inspiration of diversity - media release
An Auckland forum discussing ethnic diversity will focus on the potential of social entrepreneurship to create change and harness the skills and experience within...