Pakistani New Zealanders, also known as Pakistani Kiwis, are New Zealanders of Pakistani descent or Pakistan-born people who have immigrated to New Zealand.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 6,135 (2018)[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 |
Demographics
editAccording 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.[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
editMost 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
edit
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.
- ^ a b "Pakistan: Living on Borrowed Time -- Syed Kamal | Scoop News".
- ^ "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
