Office of Ethnic Communities Update Flourishing ethnic diversity; thriving New Zealand What's been happeningThe Office of Ethnic Communities is government's authoritative advisor on ethnic diversity in New Zealand. Our purpose is that Ethnic Communities are strong and the benefits of ethnic diversity for New Zealand are realised. Minister's UpdateI am looking forward to hosting the Parliamentary Eid ul-Fitr on 5 July and acknowledging the contributions made by Muslim Kiwis in New Zealand. Eid ul-Fitr is a celebration of attaining spiritual prosperity after a month of fasting, worship and prayer. During this celebration, Muslims give thanks to Allah (God) for their health, wellbeing and for the strength to complete their spiritual fasting. Wen Powles - Director's updateThe month of June has flown by. We paid tribute to the sheer courage and perseverance of refugees on World Refugee Day, 20 June. As I began my work as Director of the Office of Ethnic Communities, old and new friends have made me aware of the significant difference that ethnic community representatives involved in business, migrant settlement, refugee services, culture and heritage, education and other important fields are making too many people's lives in Auckland and elsewhere. Our partners in government agencies have been most welcoming and my team and I look forward to collaborating even more with them to provide strong support to communities. Ethnic Communities Development FundThe Ethnic Communities Development Fund applications dates for 2017 have been set. The fund will be open for requests on Wednesday 16 August 2017 and close at midnight on Wednesday 27 September 2017. There will be one funding round a year. Mokaa ExhibitionThe Office of Ethnic Communities is proud to have sponsored Mokaa the land of opportunity Indians in Aotearoa through our Ethnic Communities Development Fund. In My Own Words: Khoa NguyenKhoa Nguyen is a Vietnamese New Zealander based in Wellington. He is a certified chartered accountant who runs his own consultancy business, has held various directorships and is an avid volunteer. Between early meetings and volunteering at the Wellington City Mission he generously made some time to catch up with the Office of Ethnic Communities for a quick Question and Answer session African Art Showcased In Local West Auckland LibraryThe I Am Afrika On My Sleeve exhibition is currently being held at the Henderson library from 28th May – 31st August. Census 2018At Stats NZ, they supply some of New Zealand’s most important statistics, data and insights to people all over the country who use the information to help them make informed decisions. Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust appoints TrusteesOn 15 May 2017, Hon Judith Collins, Minister for Ethnic Communities appointed new trustees for the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust (CPTHT). Secure websiteThe Office of Ethnic Communities website has recently moved from HTTP to HTTPS.
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