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].
| 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 |