Links

Below are useful links in categories belonging to multicultural councils, government ministries and local Waikato Region.

MULTICULTURAL NEW ZEALAND

https://multiculturalnz.org.nz/

The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils Inc. is an incorporated, non-government body, which acts as an umbrella organisation for the ethnic communities of New Zealand. The Federation’s primary role is to promote, support and share information among the Regional Councils and New Zealand’s Ethnic Communities. The challenge for NZFMC is to provide an opportunity for people from all segments of New Zealand’s diverse society to address the challenges facing our multicultural communities on the threshold of the 21st century.

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MINISTRY OF ETHNIC COMMUNITIES

https://www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz/

The Ministry for Ethnic Communities is chief advisor to the Government on ethnic diversity and the inclusion of ethnic communities in wider society. They provide information, advice and services to, and for, ethnic communities in New Zealand and administer funds to support community development and social cohesion.

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Waikato Region

HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL

Hamilton City Council Ethnic Advisory Services

Hamilton has become culturally diverse with over 160 different ethnicities residing in the city.

Within the Council there is an Ethnic Development Advisor who promotes the awareness and well-being of ethnic communities in Hamilton.