Fijian People in NZ – Census 2006 Summary

 

Fijian People in New Zealand

Introduction Fijian People in New Zealand is one of seven profiles on Pacific peoples based on the results from the 2006 Census. The subject population for this profile is the usually resident populations of Fijians at the time of the 2006 Census. Fijians are defined as those who specified Fijian as a response to the ethnicity question. Where appropriate, comparisons are made between Fijians born in New Zealand and those born overseas, as well as with the total Pacific and total New Zealand usually resident populations. Time series information is provided using previous census data. This has not been possible for all topics because there have been changes in the way that some of the data is collected which mean it cannot always be easily compared across time. Highlights In 2006, Fijians were the fifth largest Pacific ethnic group in New Zealand, making up 9,861 or 4 percent of New Zealand’s Pacific population (265,974). The Fijian population increased by 40 percent (2,820) between 2001 and 2006. The median age of the Fijian population (half are younger and half are older than this age) was 24 years. By comparison, the median ages for the Pacific and total New Zealand populations were 21 years and 36 years, respectively. Fijians born in New Zealand account for 44 percent (4,251) of the total Fijian population. This was a 3 percentage point decrease since 2001. 29 percent (2,676) of Fijians are able to hold an everyday conversation in Fijian. This was a 1 percentage point decrease since 2001. 82 percent (7,779) of Fijians affiliated with a religion. Of those Fijians who affiliated with a religion, 87 percent (6,801) affiliated with a Christian religion. 82 percent (4995) of Fijian adults have a formal educational qualification (secondary school or post-school qualification). The comparable figures for the total Pacific and New Zealand populations were 65 percent and 75 percent, respectively. 59 percent (5,847) of the Fijian population live in the Auckland region, which is an increase of 1 percentage point since 2001. For inquiries or copies of full report log on to: www.stats.govt.nz     ·        Era lewe 9,861 na i taukei mai Viti era tiko e Niu Siladi e na yabaki 2006. Na i wiliwili oqo e i kalima ni levu ni i wiliwili taucoko ni veiuma tamata vaka Wasa Pasifika, se 4 na pasede ni lewe ni Wasa Pasifika taucoko era tiko e Niu Siladi (265,974). E tubu cake nai wiliwili ni i taukei mai Viti e na 40 na pasede (2,820) mai na yabaki 2001 ki na 2006. Na i vakatautauvata e loma ni nodra yabaka ni bula na yabaki 24 (e kena i balebale oqori ni veimama na i taukei mai Viti e lailai sobu na nodra yabaki ni bula mai na 24, ka veimama e sivia). Ni vakatautauvatataki kei na i wiliwili tale e so, na yabaki e loma vei ira na lewe ni Wasa Pasifika taucoko na 21, ka 36 vei ira na lewe ni vanua taucoko e Niu Siladi. E 44 na pasede (4,251) ni i wiliwili taucoko ni i taukei mai Viti, era sucu e Niu Siladi. E lutu e na 3 na pasede na i wiliwili oqo ni oti na yabaki 2001. E 29 na pasede (2,676) era rawa ni veivosaki Vakaviti e na veisiga. E lutu e na 1 na pasede na i wiliwili oqo ni oti na yabaki 2001. E 82 na pasede (7,779) na uabula i taukei mai Viti era lewe ni dua na matalotu. E 87 na pasede (6,801) vei ira oqori era lewe ni lotu Vakarisito. E 82 na pasede (4,995) vei ira na uabula i taukei mai Viti, era vuli ka rawata na i vakatagedegede ni vuli na sekeniri se na vakuri vuli tale e so. Ni vakatautauvatataki kei na i wiliwili tale e so, e 65 na pasede vei ira na lewe ni Wasa Pasifika taucoko ka 75 na pasede vei ira na lewe ni vanua taucoko e Niu Siladi. E 59 na pasede (5,847) ni i taukei mai Viti era tiko e na yasayasa vaka Okaladi, ka tubu cake oqo e na 1 na pasede ni oti na yabaki 2001.

 

National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW).

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Please note that nominations are requested from the Department of Labour for suitable people for the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW).

Background Information:
NACEW is a non-legislative group established in 1967 that has as its primary role the provision of independent advice to the Minister of Labour on women’s employment issues. In this regard it is charged by its terms of reference with the following responsibilities:

• To advise the Minister of Labour on matters referred by him/her concerning the employment of women
• To express views and make recommendations as appropriate to the Minister on matters relating to the employment of women
• To make representations or submissions as appropriate to public bodies such as Commissions of Inquiry subject to the approval of the Minister and
• To promote the dissemination of information on the employment of women in New Zealand and overseas

In light of the above, nominees will need to have:

• A demonstrated knowledge and commitment to issues related to the employment of women
• Ability to commit sufficient time to the Council’s work
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds, cultural perspectives and political and social views
• An understanding of political processes
• Proven ability to lead and influence change at strategic level
• A track record of results orientation and an outcome focus
• Demonstrated judgment, tact and skills to work with a wide range of women and the political process

The Minister is also seeking to consider nominees who have some knowledge in the rural sectors and/or small and medium enterprises. Extra consideration will be given to women of Maori, Pacific and other non-European descent.

NACEW meets 4 times a year with up to 4 additional meetings of sub-committees. A nominal daily fee will be paid for preparing and attending Council meetings based on the Cabinet office recommended Fees Framework.

Please forward names of appropriate people to.

Jacinta Tuisila
Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
Level 2, ASB House
101-103 The Terrace
Tel: (04) 473 4493
DDI: (04) 495 0020
Email: jacinta.tuisila@minpac.govt.nz

 

3 Year Multiple Visa Signalled

 

Immigration Minister David Cunliffe has signalled changes to NZ’s immigration policies that should benefit visitors from Fiji.From November there will be a new multiple visa visits for parents and grandparents of family residing in NZ. The new visa allows for multiple visits over a three year period without having to apply each time.

These changes by NZ signals  support for families, especially at this time with things being difficult in Fiji and it is something that Fiji residents in NZ have been lobbying Government for. The changes should result in more visits by family members and reduced cost and less hassle in the paperwork required.

Island Night! In aid of St Michael’s Parish Taita

 

 

Island Night! Island Night!

In aid of St Michael’s Parish, Taita

Car park fundraising project

Come in your beautiful colored Island Mumu, Island Shirt, Puletasi, Leis

and enjoy a family fun night out with only the best.

Enjoy a Buffet Style Dinner of up to 20 scrumptious mains & desserts

and best of all LAUGH with our very own favorite Wellingtonian P.I Boyz of the

LAUGHINGSAMOANS

Ete Etuati & Tofiga Fepulea’i

When: Saturday 10^th November, 2007

Where: Good World Restaurant & Bar, 98 High Street, Lower Hutt

6pm till late

Tickets: $40.00 B.Y.O

* Spot Prizes for the best dressed *Siva Samoa*

Fun Pageant & crowning of a Mrs Pasifika & Mr Pasifika

(contestants: Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tokelau, Aotearoa, Rarotonga)

Raffles and prizes sponsored by Borders Real Estate

Tickets are limited – contact: Lesina Nanai or Va Waqanisanini

ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD ST MICHAEL’S PARISH CARPARK FUNDRAISING PROJECT.

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