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
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 >>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 >>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 >>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.
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