Indian Republic Day celebrations across New Zealand
India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations were held at many places across New Zealand, including a few places in Auckland.
Sindhi Culture Day celebrated in Auckland
Sindh is one of Pakistan's four provinces, located in the south. Also known as “Mehran” as well as “Indus Valley”, Sindh has a rich culture, history, and language. Sindhis, the…
Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau will come to life this weekend when one of its premier festivals returns to celebrate the region’s rich Māori history and culture. The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is…
NZ Tamil Society honours ethnic MPs-Minister
New Zealand Tamil Society Inc. hosted a dinner to welcome two newly elected ethnic MPs and Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan and Ms Vanushi Walters, a Tamil of Sri Lankan descent and…
Nepalese Cultural Centre New Zealand Inc. organises 5th Multi-Ethnic Dance Festival 2020 in Auckland
The Nepalese Cultural Centre New Zealand Inc. was established in 2008 with the objective of promoting Nepalese Culture in New Zealand by providing information about Nepal and Nepalese Culture to…
Top award for diversity champion Councillor Jimmy Chen
Christchurch Multicultural Council (CMC), at its 31st Annual General Meeting held on Thursday August 27, presented its first-ever new top award "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD" to Christchurch City Councillor Jimmy Chen…
This is what our future looks like: Punjabi views from New Zealand
Directed by Asim Mukhtar Janjua, This is what our future looks like: Punjabi views from New Zealand, presents a 13-minute Punjabi language documentary film with English subtitles capturing the views…
Communities covered – face masks for communities
At Alert Level 3, you are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering when you're out and about. Wearing a face covering helps keep you and others safe. The Auckland…
With equality, dignity and inclusion: Women MPs of colour share insights on ways to promote social cohesion in Aotearoa New Zealand
In a panel discussion organised by the Khadija Leadership Network (KLN) and Pearl of the Islands Foundation in Auckland on Tuesday, three women MPs - Golriz Ghahraman of the Green…
Minister congratulates the Cook Islands community for its 9th year of Language Weeks
The theme for the Cook Islands Language Week 2020 is“Kia pūāvai tō tātou Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani i Aotearoa”; which means, "That the Cook Islands Māori language may blossom throughout…
Acknowledging ethnic community response during COVID-19, nominated the heroes
“This is an opportunity for all of us to highlight, acknowledge and appreciate their valuable work,” Jenny Salesa said. To nominate a particular ethnic community group or organisation that made…
Everything you need to know about Bakrid or Eid-al-Adha
Bakrid or Eid-al-Adha is also known as the second of the two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide. The first which is popularly known as Eid and marks the end of the…
Hindu Elders Foundation celebrates Matariki, the Māori New Year
Members of Hindu Elders Foundation (HEF), met after a long gap of four months, for the twin-celebrations of Matariki and the Foundation’s anniversary. It was in July 2007, when HEF…
Our Hijrah project by Khadija Leadership Network: an initiative to document the history of Muslim women in Aotearoa – New Zealand
Our Hijrah, a research project undertaken by Khadija Leadership Network (KLN), is aiming to record and understand the journeys of Muslim women in New Zealand, and their contribution and service…
Rama Ramanathan – a champion of multiculturalism in New Zealand
Multicultural Council of Wellington (MCW) lost its one of the founding members on July 2. In a Facebook post dated July 3, the MCW informed, “It is with great sadness…
Hare Krishna Auckland supports community by distributing free food in four schools
Food for Life as a project was initially inspired by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of Iskcon. In 1974, when watching a group of village children fighting with dogs…
Dunedin Multi-Ethnic Council (DMEC) turns 27 this week
Dunedin Multi-Ethnic Council (DMEC) turns 27 this week
$500,000 Your West Support Fund set-up to help charities in West Auckland
Dozens of charities, whose revenue streams have been heavily impacted by COVID-19, are set to benefit from a new $500,000 emergency fund. The Your West Support fund launched this by…
The world of fashion through Petite Perspectives
Sujata Singh Raju takes her followers through the journey of fashion through artistic content. At a first glance, her Instagram feed feels as if you have flipped a page on…
Matariki Festival, re-shaped for 2020, begins 20 June
Matariki Festival is on! Aucklanders will celebrate Matariki this winter with a re-sized festival in response to Tāmaki Makaurau’s new normal.
Christchurch’s Plains FM wins category at NZ Radio Awards
Last year’s terror attacks at two mosques in Christchurch shook the Garden City to its core. From it, came the need to spread awareness about the Muslim faith and bring…
Sikhs of New Zealand step-up to help their Māori brothers
In what has been described as an historical event, the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand (SSSNZ), partnered with the Māori leadership of Ngaruawahia, and distributed over 640 food parcels…
COVID-19 information for ethnic communities
Community Access Radio is a vital tool for disseminating information across Aotearoa New Zealand, especially for the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Auckland’s Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs on March 14, 15
Auckland’s popular Pasifika Festival celebrates a welcome return to Western Springs Park in March after a two-year absence. The vibrant event will feature 11 Pacific communities showcasing their unique culture…