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From all over the world, migrants and refugees come to make Palmerston North their home. While some of us have been here for a long time, some have only just arrived. Together we make Palmerston North a place where migrants are celebrated for their uniqueness and encouraged to discover the beauty and richness of all cultures represented in our community.
Manawatu Multicultural Council organizes and participates in events and activities that promote cultural diversity in Palmerston North. We also collaborate with surrounding organizations with various initiatives. Please see below the latest news and events in the Manawatu area:

MMC News
What's happening at MMC? Click on the thumbnails below to find out more about our latest projects, events, and updates!

Pop Up Play | Photos
MMC News Published: 13th October 2025What a fantastic afternoon we had at the Multicultural PopโUp Play on Tuesday, 30 September, during school holiday, at the Highbury Whฤnau Centre!
Families and children enjoyed games and fun activitโฆ

MMC Catch Up Club
MMC News Published: 13th October 2025Join Us for After-School Fun Learning!
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Catch Up Club in collaboration with Global Parents Support
When: ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ starting on the 9th of October
Time: 3:โฆ

Book Buds FINALE
MMC News Published: 24th September 2025Congratulations to our amazing Book Buds participants!
You all did a fantastic job with your reading throughout Term 3 โ weโre so proud of your effort and enthusiasm!
A big thank you to Palmerstonโฆ

Refugee Survey Now Open โ Have Your Say!
MMC News Published: 24th September 2025Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is inviting former refugees and their families to take part in the first-ever Refugee Survey, now open until 10 December 2025.
This important survey will help the Governโฆ

MMC Classes
MMC News Published: 4th September 2025Join Our FREE Regular Classes at Manawatลซ Multicultural Council!
We offer our FREE services to everyone, regardless of your New Zealand visa status โ whether youโre an international student, or on aโฆ

English EVENING Class | REGISTER NOW!
MMC News Published: 3rd September 2025๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
Looking to improve your English but you cannot attend the class because you are working? Join our After-Hours English Class and enhance your confidence in speaking, reading,โฆ

Community News
Stay informed and connected with the latest happenings in our ethnic community! Browse through the news thumbnails below and click on the one that catches your eye to read more!

Get Help for a Digi-Coach!
Community News Published: 13th October 2025Get FREE one-on-one help from a Digi-Coach!
Organised by Digits: Digital inclusion in Palmerston North, friendly Digi-Coaches are available to support anyone needing help with digital technology โ iโฆ

Global Parents Support | ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐!
Community News Published: 24th September 2025GLOBAL PASSPORT ACTIVITY
Organised by Global Parents Support
We are excited to share this fun holiday activity for all school-aged children!
What is it?
The Global Passport is a learning program wโฆ
Breast Screening is being extended!
Community News Published: 1st September 2025Great news โ breast screening is now available for more people.
Check out the poster below for full details and see if you or someone you know is eligible.
Early detection can save lives โ please shaโฆ
Welcoming Week 2025
Community News Published: 26th August 2025๐๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐
5th โ14th of September
We are excited to join the celebrations of Welcoming Week in Palmerston North with a series of events that bring our community together.
Whatโs On:
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