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| Media Advisory Race Relations Day 2010 |
10 March 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
Race Relations Day 2010
The Office of Ethnic Affairs would like to invite you to join us in strengthening and celebrating our vibrant multicultural society.
A diverse range of people from all walks of life, including the diplomatic community, public service, civil society and communities will be joining us to learn more about the economic, social and cultural value of harmonious race relations in our country.
Presentations will focus on New Zealand's changing population and its impact on policy development, social capital, economic development and race relations.
The event will feature cultural performances and culminate with the launch of Dr Edwina Pio's latest book 'Longing and Belonging'.
Speakers include:
Hon Pansy Wong, Minister for Ethnic Affairs
Dr Geoff Perry, Deputy Dean, AUT University
Dr Edwina Pio, Associate Professor, AUT University
Mervin Singham, Director, Office of Ethnic Affairs
Joris de Bres, Race Relations Commissioner, Human Rights Commission and,
Rayhan Langdana, Yr 11, Wellington College: Race Unity Speech Award 2009 Winner.
Venue: Icon Room, Level 2, Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington
Refreshments provided
Date: Monday 22 March 2010
Time: 5:30pm till 8:00pm
Dress: Formal attire/national dress
RSVP: Tuesday 16 March 2010 to: Weihong Liu on (04) 495 9351 or hong.liu@dia.govt.nz
Further information: Jillian Reid, Senior Communications Advisor, Office of Ethnic Affairs - Department of Internal Affairs, phone 04 494 0584,
e-mail: jillian.reid@dia.govt.nz
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