Tag: Ethnic Communities

Ethnic Evidence: Increasing the visibility and value of New Zealand’s diversity

Summary

Ethnic Communities in New Zealand are growing rapidly but remain largely invisible in public sector data. This report aims to address this issue by strengthening evidence for government investment, policy development, and service delivery. It outlines three outcomes: sustainable business, access to high-quality services, and valuing diversity.

Dying Well in Aotearoa New Zealand for ethnic minority communities: a time for reclamation?

Summary

Most New Zealanders, currently, are likely to die in hospital or in aged residential care. This paper explores the ‘good death’ in the context of Aotearoa’s multi-ethnocultural society. It highlights the importance of partnering with Ethnic minority communities (EMCs) to co-design culturally safe services to support EMCs to die well.