Multicultural Council of Rangitikei/Whanganui

28/10/2025

Today is an important day in NZ History, 190 years ago. Read on...

25/10/2025

22/10/2025

Meet Our New Coordinator: Multicultural Council of Rangitikei/Whanganui Inc.

Nitisha migrated to New Zealand from India with her husband in 2008 and enjoyed the cultural diversity of Aotearoa. She has lived in Auckland for nearly 10 years, where she has worked in the Education Management sector for the same period. She is a creative person who loves diversity and keeps a passion for providing prompt, efficient and personalised service to people in need and believes in maintaining relationships as an effective tool for community growth.
After living in Auckland for a decade, Nitisha decided to move to Whanganui in 2018 with her growing family, so they could enjoy a better living environment. She has one daughter who keeps her busy all the time. She is socially Active from the time she moved to Whanganui and enjoys the stunning landscapes and rich heritage of our small city, and walks by the river with her family. She enjoys cooking and loves to bring her creative aspects in her food and cooking.
With experience in Training, Teaching, Moderation, Construction, Administration, Project Management and Estimation, she is a multitasker and a proud Mum. She possesses strong communication skills, enabling her to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Apart from being a member of the Multi-Cultural Council, she still contributes professionally to her passion for Education and the Construction / QS sector.

19/10/2025

✨ Happy Diwali 2025 ✨

Today marks the start of Diwali – the Festival of Lights, a time to celebrate light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.

The Multicultural Council Rangitīkei Whanganui along with the Rangitīkei Council joined in the celebrations over the weekend at their annual Feast and Festival in Marton, where communities came together to share food, culture, and joy.

The video shared here features a beautiful classical Indian dance performance, one of the many highlights that showcased the richness of our diverse community.

As the lamps of Diwali are lit across homes and hearts, we wish everyone peace, prosperity, and happiness. May this season of light bring warmth, unity, and love to all. 🌟🪔

Happy Diwali from all of us at the Multicultural Council Rangitīkei Whanganui!

14/10/2025

Free Workshop - Tenancy

Online Professional Development for Community Leaders and Individuals on 30th October.

Information and registration through the link below.

Free Online Community Workshop: Tenancy (Housing) Rights & Responsibilities Information session for refugee and migrant background communities.

12/10/2025

06/10/2025

NEW ROADSIDE TESTING COMING SOON

New illegal limits and tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving stop sign

The Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Act 2022 makes changes to the Land Transport Act (LTA) 1998. The changes to the legislation include new illegal limits with lower limits for infringements, and tougher penalties for drivers found to be driving while impaired.

The new drug driving law includes illegal limits for specified prescription medicines and illicit drugs that impair the driver’s ability to drive safely; and have the highest risk to road safety in New Zealand.

Why has this change been made?
Anyone that drives on our roads, should get to their destination safely. We want safer roads for everyone.

The new law helps to deter and detect drug-driving after the use of qualifying drug(s) that can impact the safety of everyone on our roads.

New illegal limits and tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving

05/10/2025

Kia ora Whanganui/Rangitīkei Multicultural Council,
I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunities you provided me from 2007 onwards, and for the support to serve as Vice President at that time. That trust and encouragement gave me the space to grow, learn, and serve our communities with confidence.
A special acknowledgement to Vijeshwar and Pushpa Prasad for their generosity, guidance, and steadfast leadership over the years. Your example has meant a great deal to me.
Last night I was humbled to receive Life Membership after 20 years of service. This recognition would not have been possible without the foundation that Whanganui created for me as a young person, and the ongoing manaaki, aroha, and tautoko I’ve received along the way.
Thank you, and I wish the Council every success for the years ahead.
Kind Regards

Arish Naresh J.P, MHSc(Distinction), PG HSM, PG HSc,Dent Therapy, Adv Cert IT PhD(Hon)

President - Tairawhiti Multicultural Council

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