New Zealanders of African descent represent less than 0.3% of New Zealand's population, although the number has been growing substantially since the 1990s.[2]
In the early 20th century, a small number of African students and professionals came to New Zealand to study or work. In the 1960s and 1970s, larger numbers of African immigrants arrived in New Zealand, including refugees from countries such as Zambia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.[3]
Today, African New Zealanders make up a small but growing portion of the New Zealand population. According to the 2018 New Zealand Census, there were 16,890 people in New Zealand who identified as being of African ancestry.[4]
The history of African New Zealanders dates back to the late 19th century, when the first African immigrants arrived in the country. These early immigrants were mostly students and professionals who came to New Zealand to study or work.[3]
In the early 20th century, African immigration to New Zealand remained relatively small, with only a handful of African students and professionals coming to the country each year. In the 1960s and 1970s, however, larger numbers of African immigrants began to arrive in New Zealand, including refugees from countries such as Zambia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
In the 1980s and 1990s, African immigration to New Zealand continued to increase with many African immigrants settling in the larger cities of Auckland and Wellington most of the immigrants being refugees, these refugees often arrived with few possessions and had experienced traumatic events in their home countries. Many came from countries in crisis, such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe, where wars and brutal political regimes had driven thousands from their homes.[3]
African New Zealanders are a diverse and multicultural community, with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Their cultural traditions and practices are shaped by the diverse countries and regions from which they or their ancestors come, as well as by their experiences living in New Zealand.
African New Zealanders have a wide variety of cultural practices and traditions, including music, dance, art, food, and dress. Many African New Zealanders participate in cultural events and festivals that celebrate their heritage and traditions, such as the Africa Day Festival, which is held each year in Auckland to celebrate the diversity of African culture.[5]
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^Walrond, Carl (4 March 2009), "African-born people in New Zealand by country of origin, 1991, 1996 and 2001", Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, New Zealand: Ministry for Culture and Heritage, ISBN978-0-478-18451-8
^ abcTaonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Africans". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
^"2018 Census ethnic group summaries | Stats NZ". www.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
^"Africa Day 2022". Eventfinda. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
Bibliographyedit
African Youth Health and Well-Being: Participatory Action Research Project. Evolve and Victoria University, 2005.
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New Zealanders of African descent represent less than 0 3 of New Zealand s population although the number has been growing substantially since the 1990s 2 African New ZealandersTotal population15 849 2018 0 3 of New Zealand s population 1 Regions with significant populationsAuckland RegionLanguagesNew Zealand English languages of AfricaReligionChristianity Islam Traditional African religions In the early 20th century a small number of African students and professionals came to New Zealand to study or work In the 1960s and 1970s larger numbers of African immigrants arrived in New Zealand including refugees from countries such as Zambia Uganda and Zimbabwe 3 Today African New Zealanders make up a small but growing portion of the New Zealand population According to the 2018 New Zealand Census there were 16 890 people in New Zealand who identified as being of African ancestry 4 Contents 1 History 2 Culture 3 Notable African New Zealanders 4 See also 5 References 6 BibliographyHistory editThe history of African New Zealanders dates back to the late 19th century when the first African immigrants arrived in the country These early immigrants were mostly students and professionals who came to New Zealand to study or work 3 In the early 20th century African immigration to New Zealand remained relatively small with only a handful of African students and professionals coming to the country each year In the 1960s and 1970s however larger numbers of African immigrants began to arrive in New Zealand including refugees from countries such as Zambia Uganda and Zimbabwe In the 1980s and 1990s African immigration to New Zealand continued to increase with many African immigrants settling in the larger cities of Auckland and Wellington most of the immigrants being refugees these refugees often arrived with few possessions and had experienced traumatic events in their home countries Many came from countries in crisis such as Ethiopia Rwanda Somalia and Zimbabwe where wars and brutal political regimes had driven thousands from their homes 3 Culture edit nbsp The Pan African Community Centre in New Lynn West Auckland African New Zealanders are a diverse and multicultural community with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds Their cultural traditions and practices are shaped by the diverse countries and regions from which they or their ancestors come as well as by their experiences living in New Zealand African New Zealanders have a wide variety of cultural practices and traditions including music dance art food and dress Many African New Zealanders participate in cultural events and festivals that celebrate their heritage and traditions such as the Africa Day Festival which is held each year in Auckland to celebrate the diversity of African culture 5 Notable African New Zealanders editAddil Somani born 1967 Ugandan born cricketer Alan Blake 1922 2010 rugby player of African American descent David Nyika born 1995 boxer of Ugandan descent Devon Conway born 1990 cricketer playing for New Zealand Grace Nweke born 2002 netball player Gus Nketia born 1970 Ghanaian born track and field athlete Ibrahim Omer born 1979 Eritrean born Member of Parliament for the Labour Party Israel Adesanya born 1989 Nigerian born mixed martial artist JessB rapper of Kenyan descent John da Silva 1934 2021 wrestler of Brazilian descent Lesley Anne Brandt born 1981 South African born actress Mazbou Q born 1989 UK born New Zealand based Nigerian hip hop artist Meryl Cassie born 1984 South African born actress Nneka Okpala born 1988 athlete of Nigerian descent Steve Maina born 1970 Kenyan born Anglican bishop Precious McKenzie born 1936 South African born weightlifter Tamupiwa Dimairo born 1996 Zimbabwean born footballer Tawanda Manyimo born 1981 Zimbabwean born actor Terefe Ejigu born 1988 Ethiopian born long distance runner Kwabena Appiah born 1992 footballerSee also edit nbsp New Zealand portal nbsp Africa portal List of ethnic origins of New Zealanders Immigration to New ZealandReferences edit 2013 Census ethnic group profiles African stats govt nz Archived from the original on 3 February 2019 Retrieved 9 September 2018 Walrond Carl 4 March 2009 African born people in New Zealand by country of origin 1991 1996 and 2001 Te Ara the Encyclopedia of New Zealand New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage ISBN 978 0 478 18451 8 a b c Taonga New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu Africans teara govt nz Retrieved 28 December 2022 2018 Census ethnic group summaries Stats NZ www stats govt nz Retrieved 28 December 2022 Africa Day 2022 Eventfinda Retrieved 28 December 2022 Bibliography editAfrican Youth Health and Well Being Participatory Action Research Project Evolve and Victoria University 2005 nbsp This New Zealand related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title African New Zealanders amp oldid 1216717532, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
