Who is the minister for ethnic communities?
Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Our minister The Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities is Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan .
Is New Zealand a diverse country?
New Zealand has been described as a “superdiverse” country. Superdiversity means “a substantial increase in the diversity of ethnic, minority and immigrant groups in a city or country”. One indicator of superdiversity is that a quarter of New Zealand’s population was born overseas.
Who is the minority in New Zealand?
As at the 2018 census, the majority of New Zealand’s population is of European descent (70 percent), with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority (16.5 percent), followed by Asians (15.3 percent), and non-Māori Pacific Islanders known collectively as Pasifika (9.0 percent).
How many ethnic communities are there in NZ?
six
There are six major ethnic groups in New Zealand: European, Māori, Pacific peoples, Asian, MELAA (Middle Eastern / Latin American / African), and ‘Other ethnicity’.
What is the meaning of ethnic community?
A group of people who share a similar culture (beliefs, values, and behaviors), language, religion, ancestry, or other characteristic that is often handed down from one generation to the next. They may come from the same country or live together in the same area.
What is the largest ethnic group in New Zealand?
In 2018, the New Zealand population included:
- 70.2% European (3,297,860 people)
- 16.5% Māori (775,840 people)
- 15.1% Asian (707,600 people)
- 8.1% Pacific peoples (381,640 people)
- 1.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African (MELAA) (70,330 people).
What race are Māori?
Polynesian race
The Maori people all belong to the Polynesian race. They are racial cousins to the native peoples who live on the islands within the Polynesian triangle. All these people, including the Maori, have similar customs and social life.
Who commits the most crime in NZ?
males
Characteristics of offenders The 2014 the large majority of crime in New Zealand that was prosecuted was committed by males. In 2014, just under 33,000 females were apprehended by police compared to 122,800 males, a ratio of one female to 3.72 males.
What percentage of NZ is white?
In 2018, the New Zealand population included: 70.2% European (3,297,860 people) 16.5% Māori (775,840 people)
Is Māori an Aryan?
Some had migrated westwards to northern Europe and Britain, while others had moved eastwards into the Pacific and eventually to New Zealand. Thus the British and Māori peoples were part of one Aryan race.
What is the safest place in New Zealand?
Wellington is ranked as New Zealand’s safest city – the 18th safest in the world. The capital was the only city in the country ranked in the 2019 Safe Cities Index, by global business intelligence firm The Economist Intelligence Unit.
What town has the highest crime rate in NZ?
Rotorua
Analysis of New Zealand crime data has shown Rotorua has the highest crime rate in the country.
Who launched the Office of Ethnic Affairs and Ministry of Women’s Affairs?
Ethnic and Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong launched the Office of Ethnic Affairs and Ministry of Women’s Affairs’ joint Intimate Partner Violence Project’s brochure-Speak Up, Seek Help, Sa.
What does the Office of ethnic communities do?
The Office of Ethnic Communities is government’s principal advisor on ethnic diversity in New Zealand. We provide information, advice and services to, and for, ethnic communities in New Zealand and administer funds to support community development and social cohesion. The Office of Ethnic Communities is part of the Department of Internal Affairs.
How do I make a complaint about an ethnic community?
. with you. Email: [email protected] To make a complaint, please send your complaint in writing to: Or by email to [email protected] For more information about how to make a complaint to the Ministry, please take a look at our Complaints Procedure [PDF, 829 KB].
What is the role of the Ministry for ethnic communities?
The Ministry for Ethnic Communities is the government’s chief advisor on ethnic communities, ethnic diversity and the inclusion of ethnic communities in wider society. Ethnic communities make a huge contribution to our economic and social fabric.