Settlement Support
New to New Zealand?
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Waitakere New Settlers' Guide 2009
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Settlement Support can help
It's not always easy to find the information you need about
employment, education, health services and many other
aspects of living in New Zealand. The biggest challenge is
knowing where to find this information.
Settlement Support can help you access all information
you'll need to know when settling in Waitakere. This
is a free service available to all newcomers.
Ayumi Shibata, your Settlement Support Coordinator for Waitakere will
be taking clients by appointment at the four
Citizens Advice Bureaus in Waitakere.
Call Settlement Support on 0800 776948 or 09 8374273 or
email:
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz to make an appointment
to see Ayumi at your local Citizens Advice Bureau (C.A.B)
You can also visit Citizens Advice Bureau, asking for
the Settlement Support service.
Free Workshops in your interests
As a Newcomer, you would have plenty of questions about the
local life. The Settlement Support Coordinator can
facilitate a range of free workshops (education, employment,
parenting etc) to help you to get the appropriate guidance
and information to shorten and smooth your journey through the
confusing new period. Workshops are held locally.
For more information, email:
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz
MAT (Migrant Action Trust) Jobsearch
Support
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New Lynn Library |
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Every Friday |
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10am to 12pm |
Are you a migrant or refugee with PR or work permit, un/under employed, need tips and support for your job search??
Come and talk to MAT. No Cost - just time and commitment. Bring your CV and a job advert you wish to apply
for. Registration necessary. To register; email
info@migrantactiontrust.org.nz or call
09 629 3500 or text 027 532 6281.
Free IRD Workshops
Are you interested in knowing more about rebates, income
tax, Working for Families or the new 'Independent Tax
Credit?'. Please contact
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz or
nzess@xtra.co.nz.
Look at the New
Settlers Guide for more online information about living
in Waitakere.
New Out West
New Out West is a network of government and non-government
agencies and community groups concerned with migrant and
refugee issues.
They meet monthly to share information and
jointly focus on planning for local settlement needs. If you
are interested in learning more or attending one of their
monthly meetings, contact
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz for more information.
News Out West Newsletter
News Out West is the monthly newsletter all about what's
happening out West. Click on the links below to view a
newsletter. If you would like to receive a copy contact
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz.
Note: You will need to have 
Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed on your computer in order to view and print these documents. For
help opening PDF files or tips on copying information see Helpful
Tips.
Download back numbers
Working with New Comers
If you would like to work with new comers settlement support
can help by connecting you with agencies in Waitakere.
Your chance to make a world of difference!
Refugee Support Volunteers:
- Provide practical support for refugees' initial six months
here
- Help out people who have left everything behind
- Learn about new cultures and explain about life in New
Zealand
Register now!! RMS Refugee Resettlement is a non-profit,
non-governmental organisation. Our NZQA-accredited 20-hour
volunteer
training program equips you with the skills and knowledge
needed
to give practical support to refugee families.
Contact:
chandra.yogeswaran@refugeeservices.org.nz or (09) 621
0014.
Some Useful Sites for New Comers
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* Contact
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz or 0800 776948 for more
in-depth information
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