Tauranga Regional Ethnic Council

Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council Inc. (TRMC) is an incorporated society managed by a committed group of volunteers who have a desire to promote and protect the interest of ethnic groups which make up New Zealand's multicultural society. Any ethnic group, society, organisation or individual is welcome to become a member of TRMC.

Aims and Objectives

To promote and protect the interests of many different ethnic groups which make New Zealand a multicultural society.
To raise the consciousness among the ethnic groups of the status of the Maori people as the Tangata Whenua and their rights under the Treaty of Waitangi.
To assist Government and local Government agencies consult with ethnic groups in Tauranga.
To provide a forum for the ethnic groups to share experiences and friendships.
To enable the ethnic groups to give each other mutual support and strength to deal with issues which affect them, to speak with one voice on those issues.
To protect the democratic rights of ethnic groups to participate in decisions which affect them.
To enable the ethnic groups to openly express their commitment to New Zealand while at the same time, protecting their ethnic heritage and identify.

For further information, please contact any of the members of the 2009 — 2010 Executive Committee:

Ewa Fenn, President. ewa.fenn@ethnictauranga.org
Barry Reid, Vice President. barry.reid@ethnictauranga.org
Amita Shah, Treasurer. amita.shah@ethnictauranga.org
Ann Kerewaro, Secretary. ann.kerewaro@ethnictauranga.org

Or visit our office at:

Forresters Hall
Historic Village, 17th Avenue West, Tauranga. Tel: 07 5716419