On arrival most families had sufficient funds to buy houses in relatively affluent suburbs such as Auckland’s North Shore which, with its Korean churches, soon held an active community. By 2001, in North Shore City, Korean was the second most common language after English.
 
In the early 2000s many Koreans were in the process of settling; very few were fully integrated into mainstream society. The majority of Korean immigrants held tertiary qualifications and were in their thirties and forties, meeting the immigration criteria. Some chain migration occurred as earlier arrivals sent home favorable reports to friends and relations – including elderly parents – who then came out to join them.

Wherever they have settled, Koreans have helped boost Catholic and Presbyterian congregations. In 2001 over half of New Zealand Koreans were Christians, with Buddhists a small minority.

• In 2001 almost 70% of New Zealand’s Koreans lived in the Auckland area
• By 2001, in North Shore City, Korean was the second most common language after English
• 16% in Christchurch and others scattered throughout the country.
• In New Zealand a city lifestyle suited them, as it offered access to all the necessities and to community networks.

The New Zealand census figures listed here show the number of residents born in Korea.

 

 

1st March            Korean Independence Movement Day

 

12th April            Korean Cultural Day

 

8th May               Korean Parent's Day

 

17th July             South Korea Constitution Day

 

15th August        Chuseok - Korean Moon Festival, Korea Liberation Day

 

9th September    North Korea Founding Day

 

22^nd November   Free Concert by Hanna Lee. Eastgate Christian Centre, 5 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga, Manukau. 9:00am & 10:30 am Church Services