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PDCNZ Inaugural Meeting & Networking Event
Launch

PDCNZ Inaugural Meeting & Networking Event

  • Saturday, 22 November 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt

The official launch of PDCNZ, bringing together leaders, professionals and community supporters committed to strengthening pathways for migrant professionals across Aotearoa.

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Event Highlights

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the PDCNZ Inaugural Event. It was an inspiring evening that brought together leaders, professionals and community supporters committed to strengthening pathways for migrant professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This event marks the beginning of a collective journey. Together, we will continue building stronger connections, greater opportunities and a more inclusive future for migrant professionals in New Zealand.

A heartfelt thank you to the Dowse Art Museum for hosting us, and to our guest speakers, distinguished guests, delegates, event manager and the entire PDCNZ team whose dedication made this evening possible.

“It always seems impossible until it's done.”

— Nelson Mandela

Speakers

Dr Waqar Qureshi President, PDCNZ
Ms Tayyaba Khan Chair Advisory Board, PDCNZ
H.E. Dr Faisal Aziz High Commissioner of Pakistan
H.E. Mr Prasanna Gamage High Commissioner of Sri Lanka
Mrs Prabha Ravi Councillor, Hutt City (representing Mayor Ken Laban)
Mr Winsome Lam President, Hutt Multicultural Council
Mr Mark Wheeler District Governor, Rotary
Ms Leanne Asher Engineering New Zealand

Guests of Honour

H.E. Mrs Isaura Duarte Ambassador of Colombia
Mr Pablo Ciallella Second Secretary, representing the Ambassador of Argentina

Videos

President PDCNZ Dr Waqar Qureshi - Speech

High Commissioners of Sri Lanka and Pakistan - Speeches

Hutt Multicultural Council President Mr Winsome Lam - Speech

Councillor Prabha Ravi, Hutt City Council - Speech

Ms Tayyaba Khan, Chair Advisory Board PDCNZ

Mark Wheeler, District Governor - Rotary

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