Overview
Wellington City Council is committed to making the most of Wellington’s ethnic diversity. The Council has a number of programmes and projects designed to support and develop ethnic communities.
Ethnic Forums
The Ethnic Forums are a good opportunity for ethnic communities and Wellington City Council to share ideas and information.
Discussion groups focus on a relevant theme and work to make recommendations that improve the lives of ethnic communities in Wellington.
Past forums have covered topics such as employment and safety. They have resulted in the setting up of:
- the Migrant and Refugee Work Experience Programme
- a free interpreting service
The forums are attended by the Mayor, Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management and other council staff.
Ethnic Communities Advisor
The Council’s Ethnic Communities Advisor works to develop positive relationships between ethnic communities, the Council, government agencies, community organisations and individuals.
The advisor's job is:
- to raise general awareness of issues facing ethnic communities
- to ensure the Council policy considers all sectors of the community
- to advise the Council on intercultural issues
- to organise ethnic forums
- to offer information and support to people and organisations who work with ethnic communities
More Information
Advisor - Ethnic Communities
Phone: (04) 803 8326
Interpreting Service
Wellington City Council offers an interpreting service to improve communication between ethnic communities and the Council.
To use the interpreting service:
- come in to any Council Service Centre
- tell the council officer your name and the language you speak
- wait for the officer to contact an interpreter
They will arrange a three-way telephone conversation between you, the interpreter and the relevant Council officer.
If you have a detailed enquiry, Council staff can make an appointment for an interpreter to come to the Council office and work through the issue with you.
Intercultural Relationships Framework
The Council has established a framework to improve intercultural relationships in Wellington by:
- valuing Wellington’s cultural diversity
- recognizing the social and economic benefits of more interaction with ethnic communities
- creating equal access to the Council for all Wellington residents
Intercultural Relationships Framework
Related Links
Department Details:
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