The Solomon Islander New Zealand community consists of 777 Solomon Islander ethnic people living in New Zealand. About 60% of them were born overseas (mainly Solomon Islands) and nearly 40% born in New Zealand.[1] They form a subset of Pasifika New Zealanders.
.jpg) Glorious Oxenham, a famous Solomon Islander Zealanders | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 777 (2018 Census) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Auckland, Wellington | |
| Languages | |
| English |
Demographics
editAccording to the 2006 Census, there were 435 Solomon Islander in New Zealand, which has grown to 600 Solomon Islander in 2013 and 777 Solomon Islander in 2018.[1] According to other estimates, there are approximately 2000 Solomon Islands people living in NZ, with an extra 1000 who are part of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) programme.[2]
Language
editAbout 93% of Solomon Islander New Zealanders are English speakers.[1] The Solomon Islands Auckland Wantok Association (SIAWA) is involved in teaching and promoting Pidjin language in New Zealand.[2] The first week of July is celebrated as the Solomon Islander Language week by the New Zealand government.[3]
Religion
editMost Solomon Islander New Zealanders are Christian (72.2%), with a significant proportion (17%) of the rest choosing "no religion" in the census.[1]
Famous People with Full/Partial Solomon Islander Ancestry
edit- Glorious Oxenham – was awarded the Queen's Service Medal in 2021, for services to the Melanesian community in New Zealand[4]
- Frank-Paul Nu'uausala – New Zealand Rugby League Player
- Dominique Peyroux – New Zealand Rugby League Player
References
edit- ^ a b c d "2018 Census ethnic group summaries | Stats NZ". www.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ a b T-Pole, Marama (2023-07-12). "Solomon Islands community celebrate 45 years of independence". TP+. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Solomon Islanders celebrate language week in NZ". Solomon Star News. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Stuff". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2024-03-07.