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Multicultural NZ launches history of its first 25 years
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 9:47 am | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Multicultural New Zealand this month celebrated its 25th anniversary with the publication of a history book. More >>
Greater protections needed for migrant workers
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Exploitation of migrant workers in New Zealand is a growing issue and requires a significant investment in strengthening enforcement of minimum employment standards, says Multicultural New Zealand. More >>
Support Networks For Small Medium Ethnic Businesses
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Multicultural New Zealand positions to facilitate support networks and mentors for small medium ethnic businesses More >>
Multicultural NZ to support small medium ethnic businesses
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
On Wednesday, 28th of May, Multicultural New Zealand inaugurated its newly formed Multicultural NZ Business Advisory Board, chaired by Anthony Wenceslaus, to govern the Multicultural NZ Business Advisory Council. More >>
Retain The Position of Race Relations Commissioner
Friday, 7 March 2014, 11:06 am | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
New Zealand’s ethnic communities want the position of Race Relations Commissioner retained as it currently is in the Human Rights Act, Multicultural New Zealand, the Federation of Multicultural Councils told Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Commission ... More >>
Retain the Position of Race Relations Commissioner
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
New Zealand’s ethnic communities want the position of Race Relations Commissioner retained as it currently is in the Human Rights Act, Multicultural New Zealand, the Federation of Multicultural Councils told Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Commission ... More >>
Ethnic communities: "If you want our vote, heed our voice"
Friday, 21 February 2014, 10:46 am | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Political parties are being challenged to heed the voice of migrant and ethnic communities if they want their votes in this year's general election. More >>
Business Professional To Lead Multicultural New Zealand
Monday, 17 February 2014, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
A senior Palmerston North businesswoman is to lead Multicultural New Zealand, the Federation of Multicultural Councils. More >>
Auckland Ethnic Business Forum 2014
Monday, 3 February 2014, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Immigrant entrepreneurship provides a mechanism to integrate immigrants into mainstream of the host society, and is often perceived as a comfortable form of socioeconomic self-help. More >>
Auditor General’s immigration report a wake-up call
Monday, 9 December 2013, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The Auditor General’s report on Immigration New Zealand’s role in supporting new migrants to settle and work is a wake-up call for Immigration New Zealand, according to Multicultural New Zealand, the Federation of Multicultural Councils. More >>
Constitutional review a “rich resource” for further talks
Monday, 9 December 2013, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The Constitutional Advisory Panel’s report on the Constitutional Conversation is a rich resource for further discussion but will require commitment from Government to progress its recommendations, says Multicultural New Zealand, the Federation of ... More >>
Time to establish a Ministry of Ethnic Affairs
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The continuing increase in the number of New Zealanders of Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and other ethnicity revealed in the latest Census emphasises the need to upgrade the Office of Ethnic Affairs to a full Ministry with increased resources, ... More >>
Whole of Sectors approach needed to address racial abuse
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils is calling for a Whole of Sectors approach to work together to address racist abuse as it is becoming awkward and embarrassing for ethnic communities after the recent incident in Invercargill with the Taxi driver. More >>
Call for Kick Racism Out football campaign
Monday, 15 July 2013, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils has called on Football New Zealand to initiate a national Kick Racism Out strategy and campaign after reports this week of racial abuse and harassment of African players in the Seatoun football team. More >>
Crackdown on the exploitation of migrant workers welcomed
Friday, 7 June 2013, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils has welcomed the Government’s announcement that there will be a “crackdown on the exploitation of migrant workers”. More >>
Appointment of Susan Devoy as Race Relations Commissioner
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 1:43 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The Federation would like to congratulate Dame Susan Devoy on her appointment as the Race Relations Commissioner. First, we are delighted that this position still remains. We have had a fruitful relationship with Dame Susan’s predecessor Joris ... More >>
Non-European Migrants in Aotearoa
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 11:32 am | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
In my opinion, the recent comments from both MP Richard Prosser and Mr. Bill Rayner stressed the need for the State to lead the way in adequately funding migrant and refugee support initiatives which will lead to a better integration of newcomers ... More >>
UN recommendations on racial discrimination welcomed
Monday, 4 March 2013, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils welcomes the recommendations made to the New Zealand Government this week by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. More >>
Setting In Programme is invaluable to Migrants and Refugees
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Community Leaders stressed Setting In Programme is invaluable to Migrants and Refugees. – NZFMC Meeting 22nd to 24th of February 2013. At the New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils (NZFMC) national council meeting in the weekend held on Orongomai ... More >>
Disappoinment at views of Richard Prosser
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
The Federation of Multicultural Councils is very disappointed that the views of MP Richard Prosser still exist in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is even more disappointing that these views were made by a Member of Parliament. More >>
