The Office of Ethnic Affairs is focused on people whose culture and traditions distinguish them from the majority in New Zealand.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter

This website celebrates New Zealand and its ethnic communities. Ethnic people and their families are part of New Zealand's national identity and support our nation's economic transformation.

Hon. Chris Carter
Minister for Ethnic Affairs

Content Area

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News and Events

19/11/2007
Connecting Diverse Communities Public Engagement
Wanting to ensure that NZ’s diverse communities remain strong, vibrant and connected, the Government has asked the Ministry of Social Development and the Office of Ethnic Affairs to explore what can be done to bring people together.

15/08/2008
NZ Diversity Forum in Auckland 25 to 26 August 2008
The annual New Zealand Diversity Forum brings together organisations and individuals who have a committment to practical action to support cultural diversity and foster harmonious race relations in New Zealand.

06/08/2008
Celebrating Islam Awareness Week 2008
In celebration of Islamic Awareness Week, Wellington students will meet with Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter in Parliament for a screening of a DVD celebrating what it means to be a Muslim-Kiwi.

31/07/2008
New website promotes Asia Knowledge
31 July 2008 The new educational website Asia Knowledge was launched today at Wadestown School in Wellington by Education and Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris...

30/07/2008
Celebrating 150 years of Croatians in New Zealand
30 July 2008 NZ celebrates 150 years of Kiwi-Croatian culture Nearly 800 people converged on Parliament last night to the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Croatian settlement in New Zealand...

23/07/2008
Address from the Minister for Ethnic Affairs to the Kowiana Kimchi and Marmite Conference
Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter is proud his Ethnic Affairs office is a key sponsor of the Kowiana Association of New Zealand's "Kimchi and Marmite Conference 2008". His address to the conference is provided here in both English and Korean (Hangul).