Romani people in New Zealand

Romani people in New Zealand
Romane manusha ando Nevo Zelando (Romani)
Total population
219 (2023)[1]
Languages
New Zealand English, Romani
Religion
Christianity, Romani mythology

The Romani people in New Zealand is a small community, in 2023 it was 219 people according to the census,[1] mainly Romanichal immigrants from the United Kingdom along with more recent refugees from Europe. This community is actively addressing misunderstandings, especially concerning cultural appropriation by certain New Zealand "gypsy fairs" that use Roma-related terms and imagery commercially without genuinely representing Romani people.[2]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b "Ethnic group summaries Romani". stats.govt.nz. Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa, Government of New Zealand. 2023.
  2. ^ Doherty, Mike (6 February 2018). "Stop stealing our identity - say New Zealand Romani campaigners". Travellerstimes.org.uk.
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