Celebrating Cultural Diversity - Western Bay of Plenty March/April 2021 - Tauranga City Council
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Celebrating Cultural Diversity Western Bay of Plenty March/April 2021
He tātai muka, He tātai tangata Weave together the strands, Weave together the people Coinciding with the United everyday diversity of residents across Nations Day for the Elimination Tauranga and the western Bay of of Racial Discrimination and NZ Plenty. It’s a valuable time to reflect on Race Relations Day on 21 March, what gives us all a sense of belonging ‘Celebrating Cultural Diversity’ is in our multicultural community. a fantastic way to celebrate the
Our diversity
Western Bay of
Tauranga
Plenty District
Identify as European Identify as European
82% 81%
Identify as Māori Identify as Māori
18% 19%
Identify as Identify as
Pacific Peoples 3% 3% Pacific Peoples
Identify as Asian 8% 6% Identify as Asian
One in five residents in the western
Identify as
Bay of Plenty were born overseas
Middle Eastern/Latin
American (MELA)
1% (Census 2018).
Western Bay of Plenty welcomes
international students, recognised
seasonal employer (RSE) workers, and
migrants and who live, work, study
and play in the western Bay of Plenty.
*Ethnicity is self-perceived and people can belong to more than one ethnic group (Statistics NZ)
Welcoming
Communities
We want to encourage people from all to enjoy better social outcomes, and
walks of life to call Tauranga and the stronger economic growth.
western Bay of Plenty home.
Building connections between locals
We recognise that a strong and vibrant and newcomers means everyone feels
community is one that enables all of its included and knows they belong.
members to participate in its economic,
civic and social life, and where everyone Tauranga City Council and Western Bay
feels included, has a sense of belonging District Councils are proud to participate in
and has opportunities to succeed. We the Welcoming Communities programme.
understand that communities who make
newcomers feel welcome are likely
Proud to belong
Stories from newcomers to the western Bay of Plenty
Student Voice: Education Tauranga
Stories about how international students found their big international move to the
western Bay of Plenty: www.educationtauranga.co.nz/student-voice
Wish You Were Working Here: Priority One
An online community and connection hub sharing stories and advice from newcomers
to Tauranga: www.wishyouwereworkinghere.co.nz
What’s happening? Katikati Festival of Cultures With the success of the Katikati Festival of Cultures 2019, now more than ever we want to promote a feeling of community and inclusion within our wonderful town, and celebrate all the unique cultures within it. We will once again celebrate through a street parade through town, vibrant cultural performances, food and craft stalls and some new surprises in store! Please join us on Saturday 6th March at Haiku Park. Date: Saturday 6 March Times: 10am – 2pm Venue: Haiku Park Cost: FREE Website: https://www.facebook.com/KatikatiFestivalofCultures Children’s Day celebration – Harakeke with Aroha Aroha will be sharing a harakeke weaving activity for children five years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger children may require adult assistance. Date: Sunday 7 March Times: 10.30am – 12pm drop in Venue: Tauranga City Library Cost: FREE Website: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz
Iti Pounamu with Aroha
Stories and songs for the under fives in Te Reo Maori. All welcome. All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Date: Tuesday 9 March, Greerton Library
Thursday 18 March, Tauranga City Library
Wednesday 24 March, Mt Maunganui Library
Thursday 25 March, Papamoa Library
Times: 11 – 11.30am
Cost: FREE
Website: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz
Punjabi Toddler Time with Pushpinder
Celebrating Cultural Diversity Month. Half an hour of stories and songs for the under fives.
All welcome.
Date: Wednesday 10 March
Times: 10.30 – 11am
Venue: Papamoa Library
Cost: FREE
Website: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz
Ōtūmoetai College International Food Festival
Students at Ōtūmoetai College (OTC) invite you to come and purchase some yummy food
on campus. Gold coin entry and you will have to go and swap your money for OTC money
in order to buy at the food stalls. Come ready and hungry!
Date: Friday 19 March
Times: 5.30 – 8pm
Venue: Otumoetai College
Website: www.otc.school.nz
Tauranga Multicultural Festival
Come along to this celebration of the diverse cultures who live in Tauranga and call this
city home. Experience the colourful and vibrant display of dance, food, music and culture.
Discovery tents will provide an opportunity for visitors to experience different cultures
through interactive activities alongside free children’s activities. Park and Ride available.
Check out the website for details. The annual ‘Parade of Nations’ will begin at noon –
everyone is welcome to participate.
Date: Saturday 20 March
Times: 10am – 5pm
Venue: The Historic Village, 17th Avenue
Cost: Gold coin entry
Website: www.trmc.co.nz
Cultural Conversations
Join us at Tauranga City Library to hear of the challenges, learnings and celebrations of
two women’s immigrant stories. In celebration of Cultural Diversity Awareness Month,
Saima Hussain Anis and Song Lam will be talking about their personal experiences and
sharing a unique perspective on embracing their own voice and diversity living in New
Zealand. There will be Q&A time with the speakers and refreshment afterwards.
Date: Wednesday 24 March
Times: 6 – 8pm
Venue: Tauranga City Library
Cost: Free. Booking required
Speakers: Saima Hussain Anis, Song Lam
Check out what’s happening at
Tauranga City Libraries and Western
Bay of Plenty District Libraries!
Chinese Toddler Time with Olivia
Half an hour of stories, songs that Olivia will teach you in Mandarin and craft for the under
fives. All welcome.
Date: Wednesday 31 March
Times: 10.30 – 11am
Venue: Papamoa Library
Cost: FREE
Website: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz
Religious Diversity and Anti-Discrimination workshops
Brought to you by the Religious Diversity Centre, Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council,
University of Waikato and Welcoming Communities. Join internationally accredited trainers
for these unique workshops to building cohesion in a diverse society. Topics covered are
identity, cultural awareness, examining and confronting issues, responding and social action.
Date: April 2021 (dates to be confirmed)
Times: To be confirmed
Venue: University of Waikato Campus, Durham Street, Tauranga
Cost: $20 per person
Register your interest at: commdev.admin@tauranga.govt.nz
Tauranga City Libraries
Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries
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