Ethnic Communities

Advocates say the introduction of such leave will enable the country's diverse communities to mark their culturally significant festivals.

The head of NZSIS says community leaders have an important role to play in maintaining dialogue between each other and sharing information.

The Budget includes funding to help reform young offenders, free up police resources and address language barriers in accessing public services.

Ethnic leaders say they feel encouraged and hopeful, but words must be put into action.

Community leaders say the launch of an all-encompassing report on ethnic communities is positive, but needs to be followed up with change.

Community leaders highlighted immigration, health inequalities and crime as key areas of concern in a meeting with Labour chief Chris Hipkins.

Community groups also highlight disproportionate political representation, health inequalities, rising crime and foreign interference in a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Ethnic communities outnumbered Māori and Pasifika communities in the 2018 census, but the council has been accused of dismissing their demands - until now.

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