At a time when the enthusiasm of globalisation is in decline, domestic ... read more

At a time when the enthusiasm of globalisation is in decline, domestic cohesion becomes increasingly important. The strength of a country rests on the unity of its people. Given New Zealand's small size and its diverse population, expert advice on how to achieve social and cultural harmony and the effective execution of initiative to this end is crucial. The Ministry for Ethnic Community is a small ministry with a very important role to play. It will be a mistake to change its current independent setting, which has been tested through a long journey of evolution.