Engaging Asian Communities in New Zealand
Posted by Andrew Butcher on July 31st, 2005Authors: Terry McGrath, Andrew Butcher, John Pickering and Hilary SmithÂ
The presence of Asian communities on New Zealand’s social landscape is nothing new. From the goldfields of Central Otago in the 1800s to significant Asian suburbs in the third millennium, Asian communities engage with New Zealanders at many levels. This engagement is set to continue – and probably increase – into the future: the proportion of Asian New Zealanders in the population is expected to nearly double from the 2001 level of 7 percent to 13 percent by 2021. Read more…
