The committee also worked on having vaccine clinics set up in places that were familiar to members of the various different ethnic communities, organising translators and even food when appropriate to ensure people felt comfortable in their surroundings.
"It's all about removing barriers, and they did that very well."
Radhakrishnan also spoke to the group about the importance of representation in leadership roles. It is vital public sector boards truly represent the diversity and demographic make-up of New Zealand, she said.
"Currently only about 4.8 per cent of public sector board members come from ethnic communities. That needs to change."
A nominations database is being maintained by the ministry she said, from which they could recommend these people for public sector boards and committees when appropriate.
She encouraged people to register with the database to ensure ethnic communities are fully represented and involved in future decision making, saying ethnic communities make up a large part of New Zealand's population today.
"Aotearoa New Zealand's ethnic communities make up 20 per cent of our population, and that number is growing."
As Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, she often hears from people facing issues around employment, she said.
"Employment is often raised with me as a major issue new migrants face as well as career progression. We have a plan, called the Employment Action Plan, to bring about tangible change and to remove the barriers people face."
As well as meeting with the multi-ethnic committee, the Minister and Bennett met with members of Volunteering New Plymouth and Zeal Taranaki in New Plymouth, before heading south to meet up with Whanganui MP Steph Lewis and visit Te Ara Pae Trust in Hāwera.
