Pakistani New Zealanders
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,000 (2012)[1][2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Auckland, Wellington | |
| Languages | |
| English (New Zealand English, Pakistani English) · Urdu · Punjabi · Saraiki · Pashto · Balochi · Pakistani languages | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Overseas Pakistanis |
Pakistani New Zealanders, also known as Pakistani Kiwis, are New Zealanders of Pakistani descent or Pakistan-born people who have immigrated to New Zealand. Pakistani Kiwis are predominantly Muslims, and most descend from a Punjabi background.
Demographics
According to 2001 statistics, Pakistani Kiwis size around a population of 3,000. However, since that time, the population of Pakistani Kiwis has been growing at a fair pace across many parts of the country with significant figures in Auckland. Now the population has grown to 5,000.[2] Pakistanis are located in almost all the major cities and towns of New Zealand, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Otago and Dunedin.
Notable people
- Ashraf Choudhary - New Zealand Member of Parliament and Labour Party MP
- Azhar Abbas - Auckland Aces cricketer
- Haroon - English-born Pakistani pop singer of New Zealand origin
- Khalid Ibadulla - New Zealand-based former Pakistani cricketer and commentator
References
- ↑ Cheema, Umar (12 July 2012). "Where expatriates who reach the top come from". The News. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- 1 2 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00326.htm
External links
- Cultural organisations
- Pakistani Association of Canterbury New Zealand, in Christchurch and Canterbury region
- Pakistan Association of New Zealand, based in Auckland
- Pakistani Students Association at Massey University, New Zealand - organisation for students at all campuses of Massey University
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