Pakistani New Zealanders

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 2001 statistics, Pakistani Kiwis size around a population of 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