They include migrants to New Zealand of people from Zimbabwe, as well as their descendants.
Despite this, they form one of New Zealand's smaller immigrant communities, often blending into Kiwi society, as anglophones, compared to the much larger Polynesian and Asian communities.
[2] New Zealand and Zimbabwe have long shared cultural ties, as part of the Commonwealth of Nations, particularly in the realms of sport and education, which has made the country a familiar and attractive destination for Zimbabweans.
[3] Initially, many Zimbabwean New Zealanders were of white Zimbabwean origin, however as immigration has grown since 2000, the population has diversified to reflect the demographics of Zimbabwe, with a notable plurality of Shona people.
[4][5] Zimbabwean Kiwis are overwhelmingly concentrated on the North Island, particularly Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.