1 November, 2009
New Zealand praised as international leaders
New Zealand has been praised as international leaders in social harmony at the fifth Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Perth, Australia.
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Associated Ministers
- Pansy Wong - Minister
30 October, 2009
5th Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue Speech
Faith and the Media/Internet: Combating Religious stereotypes
Read full speech >>5 October, 2009
Our thoughts are with victims and their families
Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong expresses her deepest sympathies and condolences to the many Filipino and Indonesian New Zealanders, who are waiting to hear from loved ones affected by Typhoon Ketsana and the earthquakes in Padang.
Read full release >>29 September, 2009
Launch of Rotorua Multicultural Business Council Speech
Launch of Rotorua Multicultural Business Council Speech
Read full speech >>31 August, 2009
Population Association of New Zealand Speech
This speech was given at the opening of the Population Association of New Zealand Conference "Distinct Communities; Diverse Populations; Different Futures: Towards 2030"
Read full speech >>24 August, 2009
New Zealand Diversity Forum Speech
Speech given at the New Zealand Diversity Forum at Te Papa
Read full speech >>11 August, 2009
New directory brings communities together
An online Muslim Women’s Directory has been launched by the Office of Ethnic Affairs as part of Islam Awareness Week.
Read full release >>29 June, 2009
Breaking through the language barrier
New Zealanders with limited English skills are now able to communicate with Court staff in the language they are most comfortable speaking with the help of a telephone-based interpreting service, the Office of Ethnic Affairs' Language Line service.
Read full release >>16 March, 2009
Reflections of being New Zealand's first Asian Cabinet Minister
Speech given to the AUT Chinese Centre
Read full speech >>8 March, 2009
Building networks
Speech given at the Ethnic Affairs International Women's Day workshop
Read full speech >>28 February, 2009
Living in Harmony
Speech given to the National Inter-faith Forum in East Tamaki.
Read full speech >>12 February, 2009
Ethnic communities can help boost NZ economy
Press Release on Parliament's Chinese Year of the Ox Economic Dinner Forum
Read full release >>10 February, 2009
Chinese New Year of the Ox Economic Dinner Forum speech
Speech given to 80 business leaders from New Zealand's Chinese business community at the Grand Hall in Parliament.
Read full speech >>10 February, 2009
Speech to Parliamentary Chinese New Year reception
Opening speech given to the Chinese New Year function in the Banquet Hall at Parliament
Read full speech >>7 February, 2009
Sri Lankan Independence Day speech
Speech given at Sri Lanka's Independence Day celebrations.
Read full speech >>16 January, 2009
Speech to Chinese New Year reception
Speech for Chinese New Year reception hosted by Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China, Mrs Juhua Liao in Auckland
Read full speech >>9 December, 2008
Release of Briefings to Incoming Minister
Women's Affairs & Ethnic Affairs Minister, Hon Pansy Wong, has this afternoon released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.
Read full release >>5 December, 2008
Speech at birthday celebrations for the Emperor of Japan
Speech given at the Auckland birthday celebrations for the Emperor of Japan.
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