Travel Insurance
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Travel Insurance If you’re heading overseas, don’t forget to take out comprehensive travel insurance. Your policy should cover any activities you plan to undertake (from scuba diving to scooter riding), personal liability, medical treatment, emergency medical evacuation, and any pre-existing medical conditions. Even minor […]
Read More →Brunei Darussalam
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Reviewed: 2 November 2018, 15:11 NZDT Still current at: 2 November 2018 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Brunei Darussalam at this time. New Zealanders are advised to familiarise themselves with and observe local […]
Read More →Minister stresses importance of ethnic people having say in future of New Zealand education
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs Minister stresses importance of ethnic people having say in future of New Zealand education A meeting about the involvement of ethnic communities in the future of New Zealand’s education system has been hailed as a success by the Office of Ethnic Communities. Find out more story/minister-stresses-importance-ethnic-people-having-say-future-new-zealand-education Published: […]
Read More →69th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs On 30 September, the Auckland Chinese Community Centre (ACCC) held an event in Mangere to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event, which was attended by approximately 250 people, also celebrated the 40th anniversary of China’s policy reform and […]
Read More →Director’s Update – October 2018
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs Kia ora tātou It’s been another action-packed month for our people serving New Zealand’s diverse ethnic communities. What will our communities look like in years to come? While we know that over the next 20 years, New Zealand’s total population is expected to increase, so too will […]
Read More →Ethnic population projections highlight need for leadership diversity
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs Over the next twenty years, not only will New Zealand’s total population increase, but its diversity will too. All ethnic groups are predicted to grow, meaning it’s more important than ever to ensure proper representation in leadership positions and decision-making processes. In May 2017, Statistics New Zealand […]
Read More →Learning about conservation
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs To celebrate Conservation Week, the Chinese Conservation Education Trust worked with the Department of Conservation to develop a programme on conservation in New Zealand for members of the Chinese community. The programme was held 16 September 2018, during Conservation Week, at the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education […]
Read More →Creative upcycling!
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs The Chinese Conservation Education Trust (the Trust) recently held a creative upcycling workshop at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts in Auckland. The Trust was established in 2002 by a group of individuals dedicated to encouraging Chinese New Zealanders to learn more about conservation. The trust aims […]
Read More →Wellington Phoenix Football Diversity and Inclusion Programme
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs Wellington Phoenix launched its 2018/19 Football Diversity and Inclusion Programme (FDIP) at Wellington’s Civic Square on 15 October. Now in its second year, the FDIP is focused on promoting wellbeing outcomes for young people and their families. As part of the programme, the Wellington Phoenix will offer […]
Read More →Confronting Sharp Power.
Headline: Confronting Sharp Power. – 36th Parallel Assessments Source: http://akross.info/?k=List+of+magical+weapons++Wikipedia International relations is about exercising power to achieve objectives on the global stage. The actors that do so are states, companies, non-governmental organizations or criminal and non-state political actors acting directly or as proxies. The tools they employ have traditionally included hard power, which is the […]
Read More →Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola virus
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola virus On 1 August 2018, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in North Kivu province, originating in Béni territory. On 24 September a case was also confirmed in Tchomia, […]
Read More →Kings Plant Barn – helping the Chinese community grow their gardens
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs Kings Plant Barn , Auckland’s largest garden centre chain, is helping the Chinese community grow their gardens by working to combat language barriers and increase New Zealand plant knowledge in the Chinese community. Recognising the changing dynamic of the Auckland demographic, Kings Plant Barn has launched a […]
Read More →Education Consultation in Wellington
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs The Office of Ethnic Communities has continued supporting Ministry of Education (MoE) in hosting Education Consultation meetings for ethnic communities. The Wellington meeting, held on 18 October at the Ministry of Education’s National Office, attracted over 100 participants from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Hon Jenny Salesa, […]
Read More →Mexico: Hurricane Willa
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Mexico: Hurricane Willa Hurricane Willa, a category 5 hurricane, is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico in Jalisco, Nayarit and Sinaloa in the afternoon or evening of Tuesday 23 October. A hurricane warning is in effect for San Blas […]
Read More →Papua New Guinea: Temporary Suspension of Visa on Arrival
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Papua New Guinea: Temporary Suspension of Visa on Arrival As part of enhanced border security measures related to APEC Leaders’ Week, Papua New Guinea will temporarily suspend visa on arrival for all foreign nationals from 30 October to 30 November 2018. The suspension […]
Read More →Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Annual General Meeting
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 8 September 2018 at the Avondale Islamic Centre. Established in 1979, FIANZ aims to guide New Zealand Muslims in the promotion of religious, social, educational, cultural, and economic activities in accordance […]
Read More →2018 Teej Celebration
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs New Zealand Nepal Society hosted its annual Teej Celebration 8 September 2018 in Auckland. The vibrant event, celebrated with cultural performances and colourful decorations, was attended by community members, government agencies, and MPs. The event focused on women empowerment and leadership, with an award ceremony that recognised […]
Read More →Director’s Update – September 2018
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs Kia ora, nĭ hăo and namaste! This month the Office of Ethnic Communities (OEC) celebrated Māori, Chinese, and Hindi language weeks. We also observed the 125th anniversary of the New Zealand women’s suffrage movement, and saw the release of the report on Diverse Thinking Capability Audit in […]
Read More →Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition celebrates innovation and diversity
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs An exhibition of projects honoured by one of the world’s most prestigious architecture awards has opened in Auckland. The George Fraser Gallery is exhibiting projects from the most recent round of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Projects on display include an urban park in Denmark, a […]
Read More →Ahead of the game – ISANA NZ workshops for International Student Wellbeing
Source: New Zealand Government Office of Ethnic Affairs In June 2017, the Government released the International Student Wellbeing Strategy designed to protect and enhance New Zealand’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination for international students to study. Ahead of the game, ISANA NZ – International Education Association New Zealand has been supporting international student […]
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