New Zealand Jews, whether by culture, ethnicity, or religion, form, the third largest Jewish community in Oceania, behind Hawaii (8,000–10,000) and Australia (118,000).
The Jewish community in New Zealand is composed predominantly of Ashkenazi Jews. Other Jewish ethnic divisions are also represented and include Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi Jews, and Bene Israel. A number of converts to Judaism make up the New Zealand Jewish community, which manifests a wide range of Jewish cultural traditions and the full spectrum of Jewish religious observance. Though they are a small minority, they have had an open presence in the country since the first Jewish immigrants began arriving in 1829. New Zealand has had three Jewish Prime Ministers or premiers: Julius Vogel (1873–1875), Francis Bell (1925) and John Key (2008–2016).[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_New_Zealand
New Zealand Jewish leaders representing over 25 organisations gathered in Auckland from around the country recently for a full day of workshops, seminars, and a deep desire for increased collaboration. Daniel Rosenbaum conceived the idea and pulled together a fantastic programme with support from the New Zealand Jewish Council (NZJC). The purpose of the conference was summed up by NZJC president, Stephen Goodman, in his introduction in which he told the 63 participants: “The only way we are going to continue and grow in a safe and secure society is for us to have sound, committed and capable Jewish leadership. Providing support for those currently in leadership roles and those able to move into these roles is the objective of this conference.“
NEW ZEALAND JEWISH COMMUNITY LOOKS TO THE FUTURE https://1.org.nz/new-zealand-jewish-community-looks-to-the-future/