Dunedin Multicultural Council

The aims and objectives for which the Council is established are: 1. To act as an organisation that promotes goodwill, tolerance, understanding and harmony amongst people of diverse ethnic cultures in Dunedin. To support the rights and responsibilities of ethnic and individuals and groups to enjoy opportunities and have equitable access to, and an equitable share of the resources that local and national Government manages on behalf of the communities. To promote, preserve, support and share in the multi-ethnic customs, languages and cultures of Dunedin through education, contact, festivals, liaisons and communication and to affirm the ongoing value and presence of multi-ethnic cultures in Dunedin. To monitor legislation and policy including by-laws affecting the interests of multi~ethnic communities in Dunedin. To promote joint action and interaction between multi-ethnic groups in Dunedin on areas of concern. To enable ethnic groups to openly express their commitment and pride in New Zealand while at the same time protecting and sharing their ethnic heritage and identity. To advocate against racist behavior on behalf of ethnic groups. To raise consciousness amongst the ethnic groups of the status of the Maori people as Tangata Whenua and their rights under the Treaty of Waitangi.