Engaging Asian Communities in New Zealand
Back to Research reports
The presence of Asian communities in 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 increase – into the future. This research, commissioned by the Asia New Zealand Foundation and co-authored by Asia:NZ’s research director Dr Andrew Butcher, considers the nature and models of engagement of Asian communities and characteristics of successful engagement.
This research finds that there are good examples of engagement but few that are all encompassing in their effectiveness. Some programmes have been included as examples in this report of what is good and capable of imitation. The fact that good examples of comprehensive engagement programmes are not apparent is in itself a significant finding. It points the way to the need for more direction, co-ordination and involvement of central government in enabling and facilitating engagement while also recognising that as Asian communities increase in New Zealand, so will the need to engage with them effectively.
...................................................................................................................................
Questions?
Contact Dr Andrew Butcher at abutcher@asianz.org.nz
Telephone: + 64 4 471 2320
