Upper Hutt Multicultural Council

06/08/2026

🎉 On 1 August, UHMCC proudly celebrated the Upper Hutt Multicultural Festival, continuing our tradition of embracing and celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our community.

The stage came alive with an incredible variety of performances, showcasing the unique talents, traditions, and stories that make our multicultural community so vibrant.

A heartfelt thank you to our honoured guests - Councillor Angela McLeod - Community Champion, Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon,
First secretary Han Zhihua and 3rd Secretary Yui Chen from Chinese embassy, Zoe Juniper, Jane Braun from UHCC, amazing performers, MCs, information table and food stall holders, dedicated volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to making this event a success. Your time, passion, and support made this celebration truly unforgettable.

Together, we celebrate diversity, strengthen connections, and build a more inclusive Upper Hutt. ❤️

31/07/2026

A few more of our local vendors to add to our support team!

Come along and celebrate our multicultural community with an amazing range of food, sweet treats and locally made products.
Our Multicultural Festival is about bringing people together, celebrating different cultures and supporting the talented small businesses within our community. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including:
🍋 Chichi’s Lemonade – Refreshing bucket lemonades available in a range of fun flavours.
🌶️ Out & About – Chilli oil, pickled garlic and a range of flavourful jarred condiments.
Bring your friends and whānau, try something new and enjoy a fun day celebrating the cultures, flavours and people that make our community so special.

31/07/2026

A quick introduction for a few of our local food vendors supporting our Multicultural Festival tomorrow.

Come along and celebrate our multicultural community with an amazing range of food, sweet treats and locally made products.

Our Multicultural Festival is about bringing people together, celebrating different cultures and supporting the talented small businesses within our community.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including:

🥐 Mayfair Café – A delicious selection of sweet and savoury pastries.

🍰 Butter & Batter Creations – Indulgent sheet cakes, Tiramisu, Biscoff cakes and other sweet creations.

🍗The Great Tasti – Flavour-packed Filipino food made to be enjoyed.

Bring your friends and whānau, try something new and enjoy a fun day celebrating the cultures, flavours and people that make our community so special.

15/07/2026

***Exciting news from English Language Partners***

English Language Partners has launched Pathways to Employment – a free service supporting eligible people from refugee backgrounds to prepare for work and find meaningful employment.

If you know someone who may benefit, or you're an employer looking to connect with talented, work-ready candidates, please help spread the word and get in touch with a work broker from the team.

Together, we can create more opportunities and support successful settlement in Aotearoa.

Learn more: https://englishlanguage.org.nz/pathways-to-employment



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The Pathways to Employment service helps eligible job seekers from a refugee background find work.

07/07/2026

UHMCC warmly invites you to the Upper Hutt Multicultural Festival 2026 - vibrant celebration of the many cultures, languages, and traditions that call Upper Hutt home.

This annual event brings our communities together to honour and uplift the richness of our shared diversity.

Let's come together for an afternoon of fun,
connection and kai!

19/06/2026

UHMCC had a special Community Gathering with Peri Zee Mayor of Upper Hutt and Councilor Gurpreet Dhillon. It was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and discuss the future of our community.

Thank you to everyone who came along, ask questions, and contributed to such meaningful conversations. It is inspiring to see our community working together to make a positive difference.

A big thank you to our local leaders who engaged with us and listened to our concerns.
Let's continue building a stronger community!