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NZ Herald
04-07-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Letters: Multicultural Council condemns Destiny Church march; East Coast tourism potential
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki led a march down Queen St in central Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau. Photo / Alex Burton Multicultural Council condemns Destiny Church march in Auckland The Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council welcomes New Zealand politicians speaking out against the appalling demonstration organised by the Destiny Church in Auckland last month. Destiny supporters railed against non-Christian religions, 'uncontrolled immigration' and ethnic communities. At the event, Palestine, Islam, Buddhist and
NZ Herald
13-06-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Air India fatal crash in Gujarat impacts Tairāwhiti's Indian community
Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council is 'deeply saddened' and says members of Gisborne's Indian community will be affected by the Air India plane crash that killed 265 people in Gujarat. 'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic event,' Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) president Arish Naresh told the Gisborne Herald
NZ Herald
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Gisborne city's annual Colour Run was riotous fun
Groups of family and friends were evident throughout the many who took part. 'What an incredible day,' the council said on social media. 'It was truly magical.' The annual event celebrates cultural diversity and inclusion in Tairāwhiti. Participants completed a 2.5km walk or run that started with an initial dusting of environmentally friendly powder in Marina Park. The crowd then went through Kelvin Park to Stout St, across the Derby St footbridge, along the riverbank walkway to the Gladstone Rd Bridge, past the Cenotaph, across William Pettie Bridge and back to the Marina, where the powder-throwing really took off. 'From where my husband and I were watching from across the Taruheru River, it was a kaleidoscope of riotous fun,' a spectator said. One of the event's sponsors, BDO, described it on social media as 'a visual symphony of colour and culture proudly on display:. 'We greatly appreciate and extend our immense gratitude to the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council, associated community groups and volunteers for their tireless efforts and dedicated mahi to ensuring the success of the event.' The weather was perfect for it. 'The vibrant colours everywhere made it truly magical,' organisers said. Participants also got to enjoy food and refreshments provided through the multicultural council by the Filipino, Tongan, Fijian and Indian communities. '[A] huge shout-out and heartfelt thanks to our amazing volunteers,' the council said. 'Your energy, dedication and hard work made this event a huge success. We couldn't have done it without you.'
