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Multiculturalism in Auckland
Multiculturalism in Auckland
Auckland is a multicultural city, to be sure, with a particularly strong representation of Pacific islanders and Asians. The Polynesian influence here is huge. In fact, Auckland has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. In addition to nearly 20% of the population being of Maori descent, several islanders from the neighboring island nations such as the Cooks, Tonga, Niue and Samoa immigrated here during the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to which, there is a very strong Asian community here as well. Thus, unlike in the rest of New Zealand, while traipsing through Auckland you are likely to hear more than a single accent and language. Needless to say, the diversity of the population gives a much more global feel to the city than is present in the more white-bread cities of the rest of the country.
Last updated May 24, 2011
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