Pakistani New Zealanders
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,094 (2023)[1][2][3] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Auckland, Wellington | |
| Languages | |
| English (New Zealand English, Pakistani English) · Urdu · Sindhi · Punjabi · Saraiki · Pashto · Balti · Pakistani languages | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (majority), Christianity, Non Religion (minority) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| 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
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According to 2001 statistics, Pakistani Kiwis size was 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.[citation needed] 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
[edit]Most of the Pakistani New Zealanders are Muslims.
Notable people
[edit]- 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
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Pakistan ethnic group". Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ Cheema, Umar (12 July 2012). "Where expatriates who reach the top come from". The News. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Pakistan: Living on Borrowed Time -- Syed Kamal | Scoop News".
- ↑ "Pakistani, Place and ethnic group summaries". Stats NZ.
- ↑ "Pakistan ethnic group". Retrieved 1 February 2021.
External links
[edit]- 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
