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Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter has asked New Zealand's ethnic communities for patience in the wake New Zealand First's latest misinformation campaign about immigration.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter charted the Government's achievements and goals in his portfolio at the Waitakere Multicultural Society Public Forum on 27 August, 2003.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter wants to encourage more use of Language Line, a Government telephone interpretation service, currently a pilot scheme.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter launches a new advertising campaign for positive race relations

New water safety signs containing symbols instead of words should help
tackle a worrying increase in drownings among some ethnic groups

Ethnic people will be able to talk to key government agencies in thirty different languages over the phone

Why do we need a telephone interpreting service?

There are now 50,000 non-English speakers in New Zealand and a further 250,000 with only limited ability in English.

Statement to Western Samoa Citizenship Act petitioners
Acting Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Chris Carter
27 March 2003

A new policy manual designed to ensure that government considers the needs and views of New Zealand's diverse ethnic communities has been launched by Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter.

New Zealand's Muslim community should be applauded for their declaration of peace and goodwill today, Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter said.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter wishes a Happy Orthodox Christmas to all New Zealanders who are celebrating the festival today (January 7).

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter wishes a Happy Orthodox Christmas to all New Zealanders who are celebrating the festival tomorrow (January 7).