This year's AGM was again held at the Brentwood Hotel in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. After the mihi whakatau and housekeeping we began the weekend with a governance training session, Whai Wāhi Pai (positive and thoughtful engagement and civic participation). This session was led by Matua Tiipene Philip, the kaumātua who had... Keep Reading
Across the country RMCs once again embraced Matariki this year with celebrations infused with their own cultural flavours. Christchurch Multicultural Council gathered for their Matariki Festival in Halswell to share cross-cultural stories about the stars, while Waikato Multicultural Council partnered with Earth Diverse to plant... Keep Reading
"Diversity enriches our understanding of our identity by exposing us to a multitude of perspectives and experiences", said Pancha Narayanan who presented Multicultural NZ Award for Diversity to Caleb Jenkins, a Year 12 from Auckland’s Selwyn College for fostering empathy and understanding of the cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity of... Keep Reading
On Saturday the 24th of February, delegates from 18 RMCs converged at the Brentwood Hotel in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington for the MNZ Seniors’ Council Hui 2024. The hui began with updates from across the motu, emphasising activities for seniors in different regions. Common challenges were identified, such as social isolation and... Keep Reading
The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils hosted its 34th AGM and Community Awards Dinner on the weekend of the 16th – 17th September 2023 in Wellington. Twenty-four regional multicultural councils gathered to recognise the achievements of the past year and evaluate the direction of the Federation going forward. The... Keep Reading
Multicultural New Zealand held its 34th AGM and Community Awards Dinner over the weekend of the 16th and 17th of September 2023 at the Brentwood Hotel in Kilbirnie, Wellington. Twenty-four Regional Multicultural Councils gathered to celebrate the achievements of the past year and evaluate the direction of the Federation... Keep Reading
It was a momentous day for Multicultural New Zealand on Saturday, 14 May 2022 signing a Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand Police at the National Library Auditorium. The event was attended by our regional multicultural council presidents, multicultural communities, representatives of Tangata Whenua, MPs, Mayors, senior government... Keep Reading
The multicultural communities of New Zealand Aotearoa have come together and contributed toward putting an 8 point proviso together to guide politicians and incoming Government. The voices of these communities have gone unheard and underrepresented in past elections and government decisions. We have put in hard mahi (work) to ensure their... Keep Reading
Holy Ramadan to everyone ! Hope you all stay well during the Ramadan month, and enjoy being with your whānau/family and play safe (some practical tips attached – many thanks to the contributors/translators Keep Reading
12 May 2020 The Government has announced that New Zealand can safely move out of Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 May. Until then, we're still at Alert Level 3, and all Alert Level 3 guidance and restrictions apply. Cabinet has decided to phase in some aspects of Alert Level 2 in order to manage the risk of stepping down Alert... Keep Reading
Kamban Tamil Padasalai (Tamil Language School based at Wellington) are conducting a Nationwide Oratorical and Painting online competition in Tamil Language for Children aged 4-13. This is to motivate young talented children to get more creative, to learn Tamil, engage them in a useful way and increase their confidence in Tamil during this COVID-19. Keep Reading
Daily Briefing COVID-19 April 14 2020 News from Government The latest update is that there are 1349 cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand; five people have died, 15 people are in hospital and 546 have recovered. The government has signalled there will be some significant announcements over the next four days. The Government is making further... Keep Reading
Everything you need to know in one place Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread,see what help is available and get the latest advice and updates at Covid19.govt.nz Got symptoms or have health questions?Call your GP before you visit. Or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.Not sure who to talk to? If... Keep Reading
This is an important message from New Zealand Police, which we think is important to our Multicultural New Zealand Community. Multicultural New Zealand will be posting media releases and statements in this website, so please come back to check for more. Statement Attributable to Police Commissioner Mike Bush These are unprecedented times... Keep Reading
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made a statement to the nation about the impact of COVID-19 on New Zealand. The government has announced a four-level Covid-19 alert system. Alternative ways of working High level messages Alternative ways of working are encouraged. We all have to go about life very differently, including our work... Keep Reading
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