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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!

MMC Classes

MMC News Published: 4th September 2025
Join Our FREE Regular Classes at Manawatลซ Multicultural Council!

We offer our FREE services to everyone, regardless of your New Zealand visa status โ€“ whether youโ€™re an international student, or on aโ€ฆ

English EVENING Class | REGISTER NOW!

MMC News Published: 3rd September 2025
๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ
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,โ€ฆ

Happy Parents Workshop

MMC News Published: 21st August 2025
Last Friday, 15 August, we held our Happy Parents Lunch Workshop.

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with connection, learning, and support for parents in our community.

A big thank you to our 4 amโ€ฆ

Bahasa Indonesia Class | Register NOW

MMC News Published: 20th August 2025
๐๐š๐ก๐š๐ฌ๐š ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐š ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Š๐ข๐๐ฌ!

Calling all young language learners!
Give your child the opportunity to learn Bahasa Indonesia in a fun and interactive way! This class is designed for ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ 5 ๐ญ๐จโ€ฆ

Parliament Visit 2025

MMC News Published: 28th July 2025
It was a privilege to accompany some members of our vibrant multicultural communities on a special visit to Parliament in Wellington. The visit began with a rich cultural experience at Te Papa Museum,โ€ฆ

IPU High School Students' Visit

MMC News Published: 28th July 2025
We were thrilled to welcome a group of high school students through IPU to MMC for an engaging visit session filled with learning, exploration, and connection. Dr. Rasyid from IPU delivered a very infโ€ฆ

World on Stage 2025

MMC News Published: 18th July 2025
What an unforgettable night!
World on Stage 2025 was a beautiful celebration of diversity, tradition, and talent โ€“ showcased though on-stage performances, cultural displays and community interviews. Fโ€ฆ

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!

Breast Screening is being extended!

Community News Published: 1st September 2025
Great 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 shaโ€ฆ

Welcoming Week 2025

Community News Published: 26th August 2025
๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“
5th โ€“14th 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.

Whatโ€™s On:
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Global Tour & Kids Market Day

Community News Published: 20th August 2025
Exciting NEWS!!ย Global Parents Supportย is going to have Global Tour & Kids Market Day on 20th September 1-4pm at Te Manawa Museum.The registration for Kids Market is open now.If your children are inteโ€ฆ