Pakistani 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. Pakistani Kiwis are predominantly Muslims, and most descend from a Baloch background.

Pakistani New Zealanders
Total population
8,000 (2012)[1][2]
Regions with significant populations
Auckland, Wellington
Languages
English (New Zealand English, Pakistani English) · Urdu · Sind hi  · Punjabi · Saraiki  · Pashto · Balochi · Pakistani languages
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Pakistanis

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.[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
Further information: List of Pakistani New Zealanders
  • 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
  • Billy Ibadulla - New Zealand-based former Pakistani cricketer and commentator
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References
  1. Cheema, Umar (12 July 2012). "Where expatriates who reach the top come from". The News. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  2. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00326.htm
Cultural organisations
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