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Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel (EPAP)

Role of the panel

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel was established by Auckland Council as a requirement of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 (section 86).

The panel identifies and communicates the interests and preferences of ethnic peoples in Auckland to the Council, in relation to:

the content of the strategies, policies, plans and bylaws of the Council;
any matter that the panel considers to be of particular interest or concern to ethnic peoples of Auckland; and
advising the Mayor, Governing Body and local boards of ways to engage with ethnic peoples and communities in Auckland.

Panel members

Dr Camille Nakhid (Chairperson)
Rev Amail Habib (Deputy chairperson)
Mr John Hong
Mrs Ann Pala QSM
Mr Jeet Suchdev QSM, JP
Miss Bevan Chuang
Mrs Sadiqa Hajee
Mr Kafeba P A Mundele
Mr Mr Kudakwashe Tuwe
Ms Susan Zhu
Mrs Asoka Basnayake (Media spokesperson)
Ms Grace Ryu

Further Information

If you have any questions about the panel, please email ethnicpanel@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call Abba Fidow on (09) 301 0101.

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