Community News

Our People, Our Cultures, Our Languages

Today marks the official start of spring and just in time for the new season, the majority of the country moves back to Alert level 1 from tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September. As the days get longer and warmer, we at Multicultural Nelson Tasman are looking fo read more »

MNT AGM 2020 and new Management Committee

Many things have happened around the world, in New Zealand and in our Nelson Tasman community since our last newsletter. It seems that New Zealanders, and especially Nelsonians, have well adapted to the 'new normal' in this ever changing post-lockdown COV read more »

Do you know what MATARIKI means?

We are delighted to write to you today and invite you to celebrate with us: New Zealand is free of COVID as one of the first countries in the world. Our joint efforts, resilience and compassion as well as New Zealand’s isolated geographical position have read more »

A new team for Multicultural Nelson Tasman

I'm honored to be in this role and I look forward to working together with all of you! I hope that through continued collaboration and open communication, we can ensure that Nelson Tasman stays a diverse, welcoming and vibrant multicultural region.“ read more »

April News

Thank you...to over 5000 people who were able to enjoy Race Unity Day on 28 March and those who couldn't make it but wished us well. What a glorious day it was. People commented on how incredible and wonderful our region's rich diverse cultures lit the park up through food, music, dance, song, arts/products including the many information booths. At least… read more »

Supporting Migrants to Volunteer

Volunteering New Zealand is developing and delivering a nationwide programme to support better volunteering outcomes for recent migrants to Aotearoa New Zealand. They aim to strengthen volunteering opportunities for recent migrants and demonstrate how volunteering can make an important contribution to their positive settlement and inclusion in communities. The Migrant Volunteering programme focuses on supporting the community and voluntary sector to… read more »