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The Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty Newsletter connecting migrants and their families to local information and service providers for settlement needs
Newsletter January 2014 Volume 9, Issue 01
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

From the SSNZ Coordinator in the Western Bay of Plenty Whats On by SSNZ and others around Katikati Clipboard Networking and Social Connections [There is a
new contact for meetup groups this month]

Two FREE English [Full Immersion] Classes: The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is offering a 17 week, three days a week FREE English language programme to residents and citizens beginning in February visit www.boppoly.ac.nz or ring 07571 0190 for more information.

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Carol Andersen SSNZ Co-ordinator Email: [email protected] Visit: www.migrantsupport.org.nz Connecting Migrants Locally"

Tena koutou katoa - (Greetings to everyone) I sure hope youve enjoyed a very pleasant festive season and that your New Year has begun with a good start for a great 2014! There is a lot going on at this time of year as everyone emerges slowly from holiday-mode to work mode so take a good read of our newsletter. Im encouraging everyone to explore our local attractions and to get to know something of our outlying towns and villages. So Ive begun with Katikati this month. There is a new mention of the meetup groups on the networking and social connections page [4] so do look at that if you are interested in getting to know other persons with your spouse/partner. Please also note that if you need to learn English in a briefer time period, then one of the courses on this page will do the right thing by you. We also have an interesting few activities early this year for both newcomers and service providers while at the same time, always paying attention to the needs of employers of migrants as I work in the background for them.
Nga mihi

English Language Partners is offering up to 20 hours a week of FREE English tuition for permanent residents. These classes are NZQA accredited and credits can be gained. Phone: 07 577 6734 for further details.

Note: Both of the above courses are for Permanent Residents of NZ and they do need you to register by phone. Both also begin very soon! Enrol now!

YMCA Tauranga Education is offering an opportunity for further improvement of English literacy to assist your chances toward employment. Read on below if you are a Permanent Resident [PR] of NZ.

Carol
Settlement Support Team
Ph 07 579 6532 or Mobile 027 578 9272

READING/WRITING/NUMBER SKILLS 100 hours FREE Tuition Flexible Hours Monday to Thursday School Terms ENROL NOW!
428 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3112 | w. www.ymcatauranga.org.nz e. [email protected] | p. 07 579 6534

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Whats On!
Settlement Support NZ activities
Thursday 20 February 9am to noon with a refreshments provided for morning tea. A half day seminar where you can learn and ask questions of experienced personnel from Immigration NZ, Hamilton Branch. This INZ day seminar is open to newcomers who have queries and Regd Immigration Advisors and will be held at the premises of Tauranga CoastGuard on the Sulphur Point Marina at Keith Allen Drive. Cost free. March [date to be confirmed] Marae Visit to the Whareroa Marae. It shall begin with a Powhiri and I hope to give you some education about this protocol beforehand. More about that later in a separate flier. There is no charge involved but a koha will need to be contributed to the expenses for the Marae for the day. We will send out a flier with all details. You can register your interest at any time though. I will also need to give some information to anyone intending to attend, about protocols and what is expected of you for such a visit. [Details to be distributed on separate flier/invitation very soon]! Friday April 11 at 11.15 am to 1.30 pm Local Stakeholder Network Meeting addressed by senior personnel of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment [MBIE] to announce the changes in services to those migrating to NZ after June 30, 2014. Cost free for all members of the Stakeholder Network. Strictly limited numbers. Lunch provided at the venue which is at The Tauranga Club Inc. Level 5, 72 Devonport Rd, Tauranga

Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival 2014

15 February - Noon-6pm - Maketu Sports Ground, Next to Whakaue Marae on Maketu Road

Come to the Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival 2014 - Major Sponsor is Maketu Pies Feature Act is Tom Sharplin & the Cadillacs on stage from 4pm. Tickets: Adults $15, Children $10 - Available at Te Puke Paper Plus, Maketu Landing. Maketu knows kaimoana. For hundreds of years the people of Maketu have enjoyed the abundance of the sea. This festival celebrates seafood in traditional and contemporary styles. And for those who prefer not to eat seafood, there is plenty of non-seafood fare to taste. Wash it all down with the variety of beverages that will be available at the event. Music, food and entertainment all afternoon, in a most beautiful part of the Bay. We'll see you there!

PS: I note they have reduced the cost somewhat for entry which is pleasing.
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Katikati Clipboard
Katch Kati new section from their newsletter [Did someone tell me a few months ago
that there was no taxi or shuttle service? Well there is now, so make good use of their services.]
DID YOU KNOW .... NDKiwi Tours This is a new local tour business who offer day trips, 8 day trips and also taxi / shuttle services. They have some amazing day trips on offer at the moment:
Mills Reef stars under the stars concert 2014 Classis Kiwi 80s Lake Whakamaru cruise on The Otunui Paddle Boat Private Charter with afternoon tea Rotorua Duck Tour & Mitai Cultural Evening & Kiwi Experience at Rainbows Springs Driving Creek Railway Coromandel & Hot Water Beach complimentary glass of wine @ the beach dependent on tide An Evening with Kris Kristofferson Solo and Acoustic circle seating Michael Buble "To Be Loved" Gold Seating Annie

Employers Corner

For details on these trips and other offers visit website www.ndkiwitours.com or 549-0385 or email [email protected]

Katikati is a small town with a big heart. Back in the 2006 census it had a population of around 3600 people. The 2013 census shows 4054. The face of Katikati has changed a great deal in. However, some things change and others stay the same. An interesting annual event is - their A & P show is held on 2 February this year and costs only $5 for adults, $2 for school children and under 5s are free. Visit the website at http://katikati.org.nz/Events+Calendar/Febr Known as the Mural Town of NZ. uary+2014/2nd+Katikati+AP+Show.html Katikati is a town located on the Uretara Stream near the tidal inlet opened by Matakana Island in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Katikati was settled in 1875 by settlers from County Tyrone in Ireland through the Orange Institution. The settlement was established by the Irishman George Vesey Stewart, who led two groups of settlers there aboard the ships Carisbrook Castle and Lady Jocelyn. The land upon which the town was built was confiscated from local Mori after the land wars, and was given to the settlers by the Central Government. Katikati is known for its many murals painted on walls of commercial buildings, started in the 1990s as a project to regenerate tourist interest in the town and district, indeed the effort was recognised with the bestowal of New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award for towns of less than 8,000 population in 2005 by the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Society. There are hot springs three kilometres to the south of Katikati at Sapphire Springs. This next few months we shall attempt to encourage you to explore the locality in which you reside. For other attractions in Katikati area, visit Katch Katikati's website
www.katikati.org.nz
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LTURAL Networking and Social Connections

For other Whats On events in the region, please visit the websites below for lots of activities for all the family
Tourism BOP Events Visit their website at: http://www.bayofplentynz.com For Arts and Culture events visit www.creativetauranga.org.nz For other things to do, places to go, places to shop and eat, try this website www.bestoftauranga.com For information about Katikati and Te Puke and whats on, visit http://www.tepuke.co.nz/ http://www.katikati.org.nz/ Look at the Community newspapers each week. Theyre really comprehensive and contain sections about Whats On in the region A great way to meet others City On its Feet is co-ordinated by Nicki Miller. There is a group to suit you daytime, after work and even for pram walkers! Visit their website for lots more information www.cityonitsfeet.org.nz Or call them at Phone: 07 578 9610 Wednesday Walking Group Every Wed at Palmers Garden Centre, Welcome Bay. Leave at 9am for walks of approx 1 hour. Slow, medium, & quick walkers. Cost Free, apart from coffee afterwards. Occasional walks outside the district. All welcome. Mike at 07 543 4733 or email: [email protected]

TAURANGA JAPANESE KIDS LIBRARY TANPOPO

Mokuyou-Tanpopo Story time & play for small kids Every Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm For more info contact Miki Murase Phone: 07 571 8822

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL WOMEN [Including Interested NZ Women] WING Womens International Network Group
meets each month, usually on the last Friday. Venues alternate around Tauranga and Papamoa. If you would like to join this group email the Coordinator, Dawn Picken at [email protected] Or phone Settlement Support NZ Ph: 07 579 6532

Carol Andersen

Papamoa Mumz: A great place to make friends cost = a koha [donation] A safe, child friendly area Coffee / morning tea Every Monday during term time (excluding Public Holidays) 9.30am to 11am Papamoa Support Centre 95 Hartford Ave Papamoa 3151 Phone/Fax: 07-5747170 Email: [email protected]

Meet up groups

[for all genders]

Take a look at the website to find a group which suits your taste in entertainment or recreation. This is a lovely idea for newcomers to locate new friends Please take a look at their website because this covers both genders as well as many different regional groups around the whole of the Western BOP. http://www.meetup.com/The-Tauranga-Get-Out-There-AndDo-It-Meetup-Group/ TAURANGA TOASTMASTERS http://www.taurangatoastmasters.co.nz Where: Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave, Tauranga Time: 7.30 pm every Tuesday except during the Christmas and New Year period Members and guests are encouraged to arrive at 7.15pm Guests are Welcome. At our friendly club evenings you will be able to meet our members and see for yourself how our club operates. We are very supportive and there is never any obligation to do anything you choose not to do and we will support and encourage you to achieve the goals you have set yourself.

Te Puke Toastmasters Club: meets weekly Meets at the Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 7pm - 8.30pm. Contacts; Kitty & John : 533-1620 Yi : [email protected] Delwyn : 027 425 3526
Become a Volunteer Job Mentor for Settlement Support We are looking for patient and compassionate people to help support our migrant job seekers. If you think you have the skills we are looking for, are a people person who is keen to help and have a few hours a month to spare, get in touch with us. Phone or email Carol on 07 579 6532 or [email protected]

LIONS CLUB Tauranga City Sunrise: Do good and have fun Meeting Times st rd 6.30am 1 and 3 Tuesday of the month Oak Tree Restaurant, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd , Tauranga Club President: Brian Hammond Phone: 07 5715258 Mobile: 027 441 3931

SSNZ Contact Centre YMCA Tauranga Phone: 07 579 6532 428 Devonport Road Mobile: 027 578 9272 . TAURANGA Fax: 07 577 6475 Email: [email protected] For local settlement information, visit:
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www.migrantsupport.org.nz
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