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Mayor Recommends Funding for Multicultural Hub

Mike Fowler —

New Zealand’s first multicultural hub is a step closer to becoming a reality after a bid to secure elusive funding was approved by the Christchurch City Council.

The council has agreed to put $3m towards a multicultural centre for the city. Mayor Lianne Dalziel indicated that Council will work closely with multicultural communities as well as Hagley College to determine the best option for the hub. The Mayor also said that it is critical that the option selected would most effectively deliver on the Council's Multicultural Strategy.

The hub will offer dedicated spaces for education, community strengthening, and social and financial well-being capacity building, with flexible office space for various agencies from educational, public and civil sectors.

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