Dunedin Multi Ethnic Council Incorporated

Established in 1993 DMEC’s goals are, 1. To act as an organization that promotes goodwill, tolerance, understanding and harmony amongst people of diverse ethnic cultures in Dunedin. 2. To support the rights and responsibilities of ethnic and individual’s groups to enjoy opportunities and have equitable access to, and equitable share of the resources that local and national government manages on behalf of the communities. 3. To promote, preserve, support and share in the multi-ethnic customs, languages and cultures of Dunedin through education, contact, festivals, liaisons and communication and to affirm the ongoing value and presence of multi ethnic –cultures in Dunedin. 4. To monitor legislation and policy including by-laws affecting the interests of multi- ethnic communities in Dunedin. 5. To promote joint action and interaction between multi-ethnic groups in Dunedin on areas of concern. 6. To enable ethnic groups to openly express their commitment and pride in New Zealand while at s