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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
From the SSNZ Coordinator in the WesternBay of Plenty 1
What’s On by SSNZ and others around … 2
Katikati Clipboard 3
Networking and Social Connections [There is anew contact for “meetup ” groups this month] 4
IF YOU’RE HERE TO STAYWE’RE HERE TO HELP
Newsletter January 2014 Volume 9, Issue 01
Tena koutou katoa - (Greetings to everyone)
I sure hope you’ve enjoyed a very pleasant festiveseason and that your New Year has begun with agood start for a great 2014! There is a lot going on at
this time of year as everyone emerges slowly fromholiday-mode to work mode so take a good read of ourne wsletter. I’m encouraging everyone to explore ourlocal attractions and to get to know something of ouroutlying towns and villages . So I’ve begun withKatikati this month.There is a new mention of the ‘meetup’ groups on thenetworking and social connections page [4] so do lookat that if you are interested in getting to know otherpersons with your spouse/partner.Please also note that if you need to learn English in abriefer time period, then one of the courses on thispage will do the right thing by you.We also have an interesting few activities early thisyear for both newcomers and service providers whileat the same time, always paying attention to theneeds of employers of migrants as I work in thebackground for them.Nga mihi
CarolSettlement Support TeamPh 07 579 6532 or Mobile 027 578 9272
Supported by :
The Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty Newslet ter connect ing migr ants and their
famil ies to local information and service prov iders for set t lement needs
Two FREE English [Full Immersion] Classes:
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is offering a 17 week,three days a week FREE English languageprogramme to residents and citizens beginning inFebruary – visit www.boppoly.ac.nz or ring 07-571 0190 for more information.
English Language Partners is offering up to 20 hoursa week of FREE English tuition for permanentresidents. These classes are NZQA accredited andcredits can be gained. Phone: 07 577 6734 for furtherdetails.
Note : Both of the above courses are for PermanentResidents of NZ and they do need you to register byphone. Both also begin very soon! Enrol now!
READING/WRITING/NUMBER SKILLS100 hours FREE TuitionFlexible HoursMonday to ThursdaySchool Terms
ENROL NOW!
428 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3112 |
w. www.ymcatauranga.org.nz e. [email protected]
| p. 07 579 6534
Carol AndersenSSNZ Co-ordinatorEmail: [email protected] Visit: www.migrantsupport.org.nz “ Connect ing Migrants Local ly"
Join us on Facebook for updates, snippetsand information, and don’t forget to ‘like’ us! htt ://www.facebook.com/SSNZ.Tauran a
YMCA Tauranga Education is offeringan opportunity for further improvementof English literacy to assist yourchances toward employment. Read on
below if you are a Permanent Resident[PR] of NZ.
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What’s On !
Settlement Support NZ activities
Thursday 20 February 9am to noon with arefreshments provided for morning tea.
A half day seminar where you can learn and askquestions of experienced personnel fromImmigration NZ, Hamilton Branch. This INZ ½day seminar is open to newcomers who have
queries and Reg’d Immigration Advisors and will be held at the premises of Tauranga CoastGuardon the Sulphur Point Marina at Keith AllenDrive.
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 someeducation about this protocol beforehand. Moreabout that later in a separate flier.
There is no charge involved but a koha will needto be contributed to the expenses for the Maraefor the day. We will send out a flier with alldetails. You can register your interest at anytime though. I will also need to give someinformation to anyone intending to attend, aboutprotocols and what is expected of you for such a visit. [Details to be distributed on separateflier/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 BusinessInnovation and Employment [MBIE] toannounce the changes in services to thosemigrating to NZ after June 30, 2014.
Cost free for all members of the StakeholderNetwork. Strictly limited numbers.
Lunch provided at the venue which is at TheTauranga Club Inc. Level 5, 72 Devonport Rd,Tauranga
Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival2014
15 February - Noon-6pm - Maketu Spor ts
Grou nd, Next to Whakaue Marae on Maketu
Road
Come to the Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival 2014
- Major Sponsor is Maketu PiesFeature 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 costsomewhat 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 agothat 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 / shuttleservices. They have some amazing day trips on offer at the moment:
Mills Reef stars under the stars concert 2014 – Clas sis Kiwi 80’s 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
For details on these trips and other offers visit website www.ndkiwitours.com or 549-0385 or e-mail [email protected]
Known as the Mural Town of NZ .
Katikati is a town located on the Uretara Stream near the tidal inlet opened by MatakanaIsland in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Katikati was settled in 1875 by settlers fromCounty 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 theships Carisbrook Castle and Lady Jocelyn. The land upon which the town was built wasconfiscated from local Māori after the land wars, and was given to the settlers by theCentral Government. Katikati is known for its many murals painted on walls ofcommercial buildings, started in the 1990s as a project to regenerate tourist interest in thetown 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 theKeep New Zealand Beautiful Society. There are hot springs three kilometres to the south ofKatikati at Sapphire Springs.This next few months we shall attempt to encourage you to explore the locality in whichyou reside. For other attractions in Katikati area, visit Katch Katikati's website www.katikati.org.nz
Katikati is a small town with a big heart.Back in the 2006 census it had a populationof around 3600 people. The 2013 censusshows 4054. The face of Katikati haschanged 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 yearand costs only $5 for adults, $2 for schoolchildren and under 5s are free.Visit the website at http://katikati.org.nz/Events+Calendar/Febr uary+2014/2nd+Katikati+AP+Show.html
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LTURAL Networking and Social Connections
SSNZ Contact CentreYMCA Tauranga Phone: 07 579 6532428 Devonport Road Mobile: 027 578 9272
TAURANGA Fax: 07 577 6475Email: [email protected]
For local settlement information, visit:www.migrantsupport.org.nz
For other “What’s On” events inthe 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 – visitwww.creativetauranga.org.nz
For other things to do, places to go, places to shopand eat, try this websitewww.bestoftauranga.com
For information about Katikati and Te Puke andwhat’s on, visit … http://www.tepuke.co.nz/ http://www.katikati.org.nz/
Look at the Community newspapers each week. They’re really comprehensive and contain sectionsabout “What’s 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 workand even for pram walkers!
Visit their website for lots more informationwww.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 at07 543 4733 or email: [email protected]
“Meet up ” groups [for all genders…] Take a look at the website to find a group which suits yourtaste in entertainment or recreation. This is a lovely idea fornewcomers to locate new friends Please take a look attheir website because this covers both genders as well asmany different regional groups around the whole of theWestern BOP.
http://www.meetup.com/The-Tauranga-Get-Out-There-And-Do-It-Meetup-Group/
TAURANGA TOASTMASTERShttp://www.taurangatoastmasters.co.nzWhere: Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave, TaurangaTime: 7.30 pm every Tuesday except during the Christmasand New Year periodMembers and guests are encouraged to arrive at 7.15pmGuests are Welcome. At our friendly club evenings you willbe able to meet our members and see for yourself how ourclub operates.We are very supportive and there is never any obligation todo anything you choose not to do and we will support andencourage you to achieve the goals you have set yourself.
TAURANGA JAPANESE KIDS’ LIBRARY
TANPOPO
Mokuyou-TanpopoStory time & play for small kidsEvery Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm
For more info contact Miki Murase –
Phone: 07 571 8822ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL WOMEN
[Including Interested NZ Women]
WING – Women’s International Network Groupmeets each month, usually on the last Friday. Venuesalternate around Tauranga and Papamoa. If you wouldlike to join this group email the Coordinator, Dawn Pickenat [email protected] Or phone SettlementSupport 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 Centre95 Hartford AvePapamoa 3151
Phone/Fax: 07-5747170 Email: [email protected]
Te Puke Toastmasters Club: meets weeklyMeets at the Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, TePuke 7pm - 8.30pm. Contacts;Kitty & John : 533-1620 Yi : [email protected] Delwyn : 027 425 3526 Become a Volunteer Job Mentor for Set t lement SupportWe are looking for patient and compassionate people to help supportour migrant job seekers.
If you think you have the skills we are looking for, are a people personwho is keen to help and have a few hours a month to spare, get intouch with us.
Phone or email Carol on 07 579 6532 or [email protected]
LIONS CLUB – Tauranga City Sunrise: “Do good and h avefun”
Meeting Times
6.30am 1st
and 3rd
Tuesday of the monthOak Tree Restaurant, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd ,Tauranga
Club President:Brian HammondPhone: 07 5715258Mobile: 027 441 3931
