Manawatu Multicultural Council Inc. (MMC)

Manawatu Multicultural Council Inc. (MMC) a voluntary organization, formerly known as Manawatu Ethnic Council Inc. was founded in 1994, incorporated in 1995 and changed its name to Manawatu Multicultural Council in August 2009.

MMC is a non-profit organisation composed of multicultural groups, associations and societies who strive to keep alive multicultural traditions in Manawatu. The affairs of the MMC are conducted by a 8 member executive committee. One of our objectives is to promote and protect the interests of the many different cultural groups which make Palmerston North a multicultural and diverse city. Currently MMC represents 30 different ethnic and the membership is steadily growing. The Centre is located in the brand new Community House complex together with 14 other community agencies on 77-85 King Street, Palmerston North. Manawatu  Newcomers Network is an excellent program which works hard to provide a social support system to migrants and newcomers through a number of projects and activities to enable and assist them to settle comfortably. We also have a huge client base of refugees who derive much benefit in terms of learning English, job search, employment project, developing personal skills, driving licenses, mothers and women’s groups etc. The Ethnigram and the Newcomer’s Newsletter are  produced monthly and widely circulated.

Visit the website of Manawatu Multicultural Council Inc. (MMC)

Projects for 2012
Ethkick

Ethkick – 18 February – congratulations to the Fijian team from Fielding on winning the trophy – Vinaka Vakalevu Fiji !!

International Women’s Day

This will be celebrated on  8 March

Festival of Cultures

Festival of Cultures will be held on Saturday 24 March – international food and funfair  open to all

MMC Youth Council

There will be  two youths from the Council attending the national youth forum in Wellington on 16-18 March.  

Mayor’s meet & greet evening

This will be held  on Thursday  3 May

Parliament Visit

Parliament visit is on 9 May – please get your names registered at the Centre if you want to go.

Ethnic Men’s Forum

Details TBA.

World on Stage Multicultural Show

This will be held on Saturday 8 September at the Regent theatre on Broadway. A unique and special event not to be missed. Show will be directed by Dean Mckerras- a well known stage director.

Annual Multicultural Dinner

The Annual Multicultural Dinner will be held on 17 or 24 November. Details TBC

Newcomers Network Activities

Shared lunches, coffee mornings, potluck dinners, Picnic in the Park are ongoing throughout the year.

Contact : President Nirmala Nand (JP), nirmala.nand@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

 

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