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…
New Zealand’s place in the world: the implications of COVID-19
New Zealand’s place in the world: the implications of COVID-19, is the third discussion paper in the Future is Now Conversations Series produced by Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed…
A Wellington JP loses city Association’s membership for anti-Muslim social media posts
In a first case of its kind in New Zealand, a well-known Kiwi-Indian community leader based in Wellington, Mr Kantilal Bhagabhai Patel, has lost his membership of the Wellington Justices…
Unions ask Govt to extend benefits to migrant workers
Unions ask Govt to extend benefits to migrant workers.
Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill introduced
A Bill to temporarily amend immigration legislation to support the quick and efficient management of visa changes during COVID-19 is being introduced to Parliament today.
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.
Face mask and hygiene advice
For most people in the community, PPE such as face masks are not recommended. However, for people with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that there may…
Govt begins largest ever Flu vaccine campaign early
This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.
Stop blaming migrants and victims of exploitation for votes
General elections are upon us and some would hope that this time politicians won’t use vulnerable groups of communities (migrants) as scapegoats to mislead and gain votes in this election…
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
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…
Where to study in New Zealand
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“The New Zealand That We Want”
Rangatahi volunteers from the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) joined Waitangi Day celebrations on February 6, to spread a culture of peace and encourage big thinking through their Social Media…
Communities and councils recognised for their Welcoming Communities efforts
These councils and communities are the first in New Zealand to be accredited as Committed Welcoming Communities.
The economic argument for saving te reo Māori in New Zealand
Ever since the country started marking the Māori Language Week in 1975, the cultural and historical argument to preserve the language has held its ground. It's time to introduce the…
Very multicultural Chinese New Year celebrations in Wellington
The Multicultural Festival in celebration of the Chinese New Year was successfully held on January 18, at Te Marae, Te Papa in Wellington. The event was co-hosted by the Multicultural…
Nalanda College wins the 2nd Battle of the Maroons New Zealand
In its 97th year now, the age-old friendly rivalry between the two famous college in Colombo, Sri Lanka – Ananda College and Nalanda College - which was brought to New…
Chinese New Year Annual Reunion Dinner at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Christchurch
“I was very pleased to attend the Chinese New Year Annual Reunion Dinner hosted by Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, Riccarton, Christchurch on the weekend. Venerable Abbesss Manshin gave blessings…
Nepalese Literature Society honours renowned writer
The Auckland-based Nepalese Literature Society recently held an award ceremony to honour Dinesh Adhikari with the New Zealand Nepalese Literature Award 2020, in recognition of his contributions to Nepalese literature.
IPYG Commences 10 days of spreading peace and Christmas cheer
The offices of several Auckland councillors and MPs were surprised with a Christmas treat earlier this week. International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) volunteers dropped by with some delicious cookies and…
How is life in Pakistan for a Hindu?
Manoj Rathi, joint secretary of Pakistan Association of New Zealand who also manages the All Sindhi’s Association of New Zealand, shares his experiences with Gaurav Sharma
Govt increases Ethnic Communities Development Fund from $520k to $4.2m per year
In a major boost to ethnic communities across New Zealand, the Labour-led coalition Government has just announced increasing the Ethnic Communities Development Fund from $520k to $4.2 million each year.…