Pakistani New Zealanders, also known as Pakistani Kiwis, are New Zealanders of Pakistani descent or Pakistan-born people who have immigrated to New Zealand.
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, the population of New Zealanders born in Pakistan or Pakistan-born New Zealand residents was around 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. Pakistanis are located in almost all the major cities and towns of New Zealand, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Otago and Dunedin.
Religion
Most of the Pakistani New Zealanders are Muslims.
Notable people
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
Punjabi New Zealanders New Zealand–Pakistan relations
References
External links 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 - organisation for students at all campuses of Massey University