| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 219 (2023) [1] | |
| Languages | |
| New Zealand English, Romani | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Romani mythology |
The Romani people in New Zealand is a small community, in 2023 it was 219 people according to the census, [1] mainly Romanichal immigrants from the United Kingdom along with more recent refugees from Europe. This community is actively addressing misunderstandings, especially concerning cultural appropriation by certain New Zealand "gypsy fairs" that use Roma-related terms and imagery commercially without genuinely representing Romani people. [2]