Ethnic Affairs 

Diwali message 2008

03.10.2008

I am delighted to send my message of felicitation to the Indian community throughout New Zealand on the occasion of celebration of Deepawali (Diwali). The festival symbolizes unity in diversity as every community celebrates it in its own special way. Diwali been celebrated for ages and grows in attraction by the year.

I am delighted to send my message of felicitation to the Indian community throughout New Zealand on the occasion of celebration of Deepawali (Diwali). The festival symbolizes unity in diversity as every community celebrates it in its own special way. Diwali been celebrated ...  more +

Parliament to celebrate Rosh Hashanah

09.09.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter will welcome New Zealand's Jewish community into Parliament to celebrate Rosh Hashanah for the very first time tonight.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of the most important High Holy days in this, the 5768th year of the Hebrew calendar.

A small but vibrant Jewish community has been active in New Zealand since the earliest days of European settlement, and the first synagogue was consecrated in We...  more +

Minister welcomes Islamic Awareness week

06.08.2008

As part of celebrating Islamic Awareness Week, Wellington students met with Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter in Parliament today for a screening of a DVD celebrating what it means to be a Muslim-Kiwi.

Inspiring Positive Dialogue for Young People aims to generate dialogue about Islamic culture between young people in New Zealand.

Following today's DVD screening and discussion with students at Parliament. Chris Carter will visit mosques throughout the Auckland region on Saturday 9 August ...  more +

Speech to Council of Christians & Muslims

21.04.2008

We live in a highly culturally diverse country where all of the world's major religions are represented. We need to understand and plan for the future how the many faiths and cultures in our country and wider region can live in harmony. We need have vision for the future.

We live in a highly culturally diverse country where all of the world's major religions are represented.  We need to understand and plan for the future how the many faiths and cultures in our country and wider region can live in harmony.  We need have vision for the future.  more +