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