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Pakistani New Zealanders 
Summary
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 edit
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.[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 edit
References edit
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
