Ten Steps to strengthen our cultural diversity

The New Zealand Diversity Action Programme is a citizens’ initiative, and operates on a partnership principle.

The Ten Steps of the Programme

  1. Develop a network of people and organizations supporting diversity.
  2. Establish and build knowledge and web-based resources on diversity.
  3. Foster diversity research.
  4. Contribute to a conversation on constitutional issues.
  5. Focus on education and youth.
  6. Foster diversity in the media.
  7. Support the successful settlement of refugees and migrants.
  8. Celebrate diversity through cultural festivals and the arts.
  9. Provide connections to our heritage through the involvement of all ethnic communities in historic, cultural and natural conservation initiatives and events.
  10. Promote dialogue and exchange between people of different views, cultures and faiths.

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