Overview

The Pacific communities are a vital part of Wellington. The Council has a number of initiatives designed to support and develop Pacific communities.

Pacific Forums

The Mayor regularly hosts a forum for the Pacific communities of Wellington. As well as the Mayor, the forum is attended by Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management and other Council staff.

Past forums have covered topics such as seniors, youth and leadership.

2011 Pacific Forum

The 2011 Pacific Forum was held on 24 November. Its theme was 'Wellington - the Next 10 Years'. The Council will use the information gathered in this forum to help put together the next Wellington City Council Long Term Plan. This plan sets out the aims for the city for the next 10 years, and follows the Council's vision of Wellington Towards 2040: Smart Capital.

Pacific Advisory Group

The Pacific Advisory Group, established in December 2003, is a link between the Council and Wellington's Pacific communities. It is designed to have representatives from Wellington's seven main Pacific nation groups - Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tuvalu and Tonga.

Meetings - Pacific Advisory Group

Intercultural Relationships Framework

The Council has established a framework to improve intercultural relationships in Wellington by:

valuing cultural diversity
recognising the social and economic benefits of more interaction with ethnic communities
creating equal access to the Council for all Wellington residents.

More Information

Janette Wallace Gedge Consultation & Engagement
Phone:	(04) 803 8196
Email:	janette.wallacegedge