What is Welcoming Communities?
The Welcoming Communities initiative brings together local government councils and communities to make the places we love more welcoming for everyone.
Welcoming Communities
Welcoming Communities is a programme led by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Ethnic Communities and the Human Rights Commission. Welcoming Communities works towards healthier, happier and more productive communities by welcoming newcomers into the local community.
What we do
- Our strategies and projects
- International cooperation
- Partnering with industry
- Visa Application Centres
- Welcoming Communities
- What is Welcoming Communities?
- Who is involved?
- Meet your coordinators
- Join the Welcoming Communities programme
- The Welcoming Communities Standard
- Recognising our Welcoming Communities
- Getting accredited as a Welcoming Community
- Our stories
- Welcoming Communities resources
- Welcoming Week
- Refugee Advisory Panel
Who is involved?
Welcoming Communities Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori is led by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) in partnership with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, along with the Human Rights Commission.
Meet your coordinators
These dedicated individuals help coordinate the Welcoming Communities programme in your local area. Find out who your local Welcoming Communities coordinator is and get to know them.
Join the Welcoming Communities programme
We are currently not accepting applications to join the Welcoming Communities programme.
The Welcoming Communities Standard
The Welcoming Communities Standard is a key component of the Welcoming Communities programme.
Recognising our Welcoming Communities
Councils and communities gain recognition as being welcoming to newcomers by becoming accredited Welcoming Communities. Progressing through the 4 stages of accreditation has many benefits.
Getting accredited as a Welcoming Community
Find out about the benefits of becoming an accredited Welcoming Community and how to apply for accreditation.
Our stories
Our Welcoming Communities stories shine a light on the innovative welcoming activities already underway as part of the Welcoming Communities programme. They can inspire and inform new initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
Welcoming Communities resources
Welcoming Communities resources are to help you create more inclusive and welcoming communities. The resources are to help grow welcoming efforts in your community.
Welcoming Week
Celebrate Welcoming Week – Te Wiki o Manaaki from 6 – 15 September 2024!