Pakistani New Zealanders Explained

Group:	Pakistani New Zealanders
Population:	6,135 (2018)^[1] ^[2] ^[3]
Popplace:	Auckland, Wellington
Rels:	Islam (majority), Christianity, Non Religion (minority)
Langs:	English (New Zealand English, Pakistani English)UrduSindhiPunjabi Saraiki PashtoBaltiPakistani languages
Related:	Overseas Pakistanis, Indian New Zealanders, Chinese New Zealanders, Afghan New Zealanders, Iranian New Zealanders

Pakistani New Zealanders, also known as Pakistani Kiwis, are New Zealanders of Pakistani descent or Pakistan-born people who have immigrated to New Zealand.

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. In 2007, the population had grown to 5,000.^[3] Pakistanis are located in almost all the major cities and towns of New Zealand, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Otago and Dunedin.

Religion

Most of the Pakistani New Zealanders are Muslims.

Notable people

• Azhar Abbas, Auckland Aces cricketer
• Billy Ibadulla, New Zealand-based former Pakistani cricketer and commentator
• Haroon, English-born Pakistani pop singer of New Zealand origin
• Muhammad Abbas, cricketer

See also

• Punjabi New Zealanders
• New Zealand–Pakistan relations

External links

Cultural organisations

• Pakistan Association of New Zealand
• 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

Notes and References

1. News: Pakistan ethnic group. 1 February 2021.
2. News: Where expatriates who reach the top come from. The News. Umar. Cheema. 12 July 2012. 17 October 2015.
3. Web site: Pakistan: Living on Borrowed Time -- Syed Kamal | Scoop News.