Provides lived experience advice to help Council staff understand the needs and perspective of diverse communities.
The Multicultural Advisory Group was established to provide advice and consultations only, to:
- bring impartial, informed advice to the Council to facilitate participation and consultation on issues related to multicultural communities.
- advise the Christchurch City Council (Council) of the views, concerns and aspirations of all diverse communities.
- raise awareness of the aspirations, needs and concerns of these communities, within government and the community.
- facilitate interaction between the diverse cultural profile of all residents in Christchurch communities.
Find out more about the group in the Multicultural Advisory Group's Terms of Reference [PDF, 678 KB].
Members
Name |
Ethnicity |
Community group |
Henry Jaiswal |
Indian |
|
Maria Pasene |
Niuean/Cook Island |
Pasifika people |
Losana Korovulavula |
Fijian |
Pasifika People through Tangata Atumotu Trust |
Janneth Gil |
Colombian |
|
Zahra Hussaini |
Afghan |
United Afghan Association of Canterbury |
Jumayah Binte Haji Ahmad
|
Malay/Chinese |
|
Anastasia Campbell |
Russian |
|
Jinky Knowler (Chair) |
Filipino |
Filipino |
Badia Sabil |
Moroccan |
|
Patrick O’Connor |
Pākeha |
|
Nawal Hussein |
Somalian |
|
Aklilu Habteghiorghis |
Eritrean |
|
Estevao Daniel de Souza |
Brazilian |
|