Ethnic Communities / Organisations
Auckland Multicultural Society Inc.
Aims to foster and educate the people of Auckland about the various cultures of the many different ethnic groups that now live in Auckland. Three main functions during the year:
Lakeside Festival in March (Pumphouse Amphitheatre, Takapuna)
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Buddhist Youth Association (NZ) Inc.
Live radio broadcasting (FM 104.6 and AM 990). Services include free English/Chinese books and lending of Buddhism tapes.
Burundian Community in New Zealand Inc.
Promotes and safeguards the Burundian culture in New Zealand through various cultural activities. Also helps Burundian refugees with integration into New Zealand society and offers advice on immigration, health and education.
Centre for Refugee Education
The Centre for Refugee Education provides a six-week On-Arrival programme for refugees coming to New Zealand under the government quota (currently 750 per year). During this time a needs assessment profile is completed for each student.
Chinese Kiwi Friendship Project
A group of friendly Kiwi and Chinese friends meet weekly on Thursdays (except school holidays) from 9.30 am-12.00 noon. Activities include English Chat Group, theme specific activities/talks, cultural sharing, Tai Chi, and outdoor activities. Aims to fos ...
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Chinese New Settlers Services Trust
Chinese new immigrants and refugees
Provides information, referral and resources
Employment services
Community education and workshops
Advocacy
Settlement and family support
ESOL classes
Mandarin classes for those whose first language is not Mand ...
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Dutch Community Support Group
A network of volunteers offering assistance and support for older people. Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Dutch Village, 36 McLeod Road, Henderson and every third Wednesday of each month at the Catholic Church in Glen Eden.
Ethiopian Sports & Cultural Club
A group for new immigrants and refugees, mainly Ethiopian. Holds many cultural, sporting, and social activities and events. Everyone is welcome.
Ethnic Voice New Zealand Inc.
Our vision is to foster collaborative relationships between ethnic communities in New Zealand and Government agencies. We provide a collective voice for the ethnic communities through effective community engagement process, consultations and various commu ...
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Huadu Chinese Association Inc.
Organises activities such as Chinese New Year Day and other traditional festivals.
Islamic Ahlulbayt Foundation of NZ
Regular Madrasah, Dua-e-Kumail programmes and Salatul-Juma
Youth sessions
Adult Sunday discussions (in Arabic)
Ladies' meeting
Commemoration of all Wiladats and Shahadats of the 14 Masoomeen by Majalis programmes
Ahl-ul-Bayt programm ...
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Kurdish Community
Supports and educates the Kurdish community living in New Zealand, especially new arrivals. Provides opportunities for younger Kurdish people to learn about their culture and language.
New Zealand Ethnic Social Services Trust
Provides a broad range of information and assistance for all migrants, refugees, and the general public.
New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils Inc.
Established as 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 advocate, lobby, support and share information among the Regional Councils and New Ze ...
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New Zealand Kannada Koota Inc.
Kannada library
Kannada school for children up to 14 years old
Kannada vani radio programme on 104.6 FM
Settlement services for people coming from Karnataka State or neighbouring Indian states.
Events run: UGADI New Year's celebration, Ganesha ...
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New Zealand Muslim League
An Islamic religious organisation, which promotes welfare, religious classes, youth activities, women's programmes, and adult programmes.
New Zealand Oromo Community Incorporated
Culturally appropriate counselling, referral services, advocacy, liaison with lawyers, sports and cultural events, translating and interpreting.
New Zealand Punjabi Cultural Association
Language and culture preservation, moral education, sport, parenting, women's welfare.
North Shore Chinese Library Collections Society
The Library is open on the first Sunday of each month, 2.00 pm-4.00 pm at the Seventh Day Adventists Church
Chinese books, magazines and audio-visual materials available
Programmes and activities to promote parent, child and family relationships ...
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North Shore Chinese Society
Interest classes held every Saturday, 1.00 pm-4.30 pm
English language courses for elderly people
Chinese language course for teenagers
Tai chi course
Bridge team, mahjong team
Art and martial arts courses for teenagers
Table tennis club ...
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