29583 (2025). Hon Jenny Salesa to the Minister for Ethnic Communities

29583 (2025). Hon Jenny Salesa to the Minister for Ethnic Communities: What advice, if any, has the Minister provided to Cabinet or the Social Wellbeing Committee to ensure the 2023 Census data — showing over 1 million ethnic New Zealanders — is front of mind and informs cross-government budget decisions and public service delivery?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I have been advised that officials across my portfolios use the Ethnic Evidence report, which details 2023 Census data, produced by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities in their advice. I am also advised that the Ministry actively promotes the report across government. Where it is necessary, I provide information and needs relating to ethnic communities to inform government decision making and public service delivery.