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MAKING YOUR WAY IN NEW ZEALAND ISSUE 38 2007
A lifetime
of learning
Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Nelson
Live and work on the sunny side
– the Nelson/Tasman region
Holiday programmes
Working in the complementary
and alternative medicine sector
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A lifetime of learning
The humble beginnings of Höglund Art Glass
Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Nelson
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MAORI CULTURE
Foods of the forest
Te Reo Ma-ori greetings
Ma-ori culture and history: the Nelson/Tasman region
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Regional Work Opportunities
Live and work on the sunny side – the Nelson/Tasman region
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A lifetime of learning
Reading is a big part of Heval Hylan’s life. As a young man, Heval would read subjects as diverse as
geography, science, philosophy, religion and history. It was natural, therefore, that he brought with him
his love of books when he left Iraq and sought asylum in New Zealand in 1995. What he remembers most
fondly about his early days in New Zealand was walking to the public library in Auckland city almost
everyday from his hostel in Remuera. As he did not have a permanent address, he could not apply for a
library card to check out books, so he would spend the day reading in the library. A decade later, Heval is
still an avid reader. He is also a writer and a human rights activist, and is a successful lawyer.
In his homeland, Heval had a
university degree in law and policy and
was a lawyer in a private company.
When he decided to leave Iraq, he
wanted to go as far away as possible.
The two major Kurdish political parties
were at war at that time, and he
desperately wanted a peaceful life. Not
knowing much about New Zealand, he
chose to come because it was at the
other end of the world, and held the
promise of ‘a life of peace and quiet.’
He was keen on languages and had
knowledge of five different languages
– Kurdish, Turkish, Arabic, English
and Farsi. This helped him when he
worked as an interpreter in Auckland
from 1996 to 1999. To practise law in
New Zealand Heval had to requalify
through university studies here. He
then decided to further his education
and acquired a postgraduate degree in
legal studies from Auckland University
by 2001. In 2003 he completed
Nothing is impossible, especially where there is a strong will.
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another degree in law from Waikato
University.
Looking back on his early days as a
refugee in New Zealand, Heval thinks
he could not have asked for a better
environment. He was very impressed
by New Zealanders’ ability to reach
out to an outsider with friendship and
help. As someone brought up within
a different culture, he felt he had a
lot to learn. In the initial days, he
recalls, sometimes it was difficult to
Heval Hylan
Kurdish refugee
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communicate with others or express
himself well. But he held on to his
faith in God, which, he says, ‘gave me
comfort and increased my confidence.’
Besides, he had studied Taoism and
Zen Buddhism, and these philosophies
had taught him to face reality and
accept it with good humour. ‘Different
culture and different background may
cause difficulties in expressing your
inner voice,’ says Heval, ‘but I took that
as a process of learning.’
Today Heval Hylan is the founderpartner of his own law firm, Avondale
Law.
Apart from general legal matters,
Avondale Law deals with all kind of
migrant and refugee issues, including
visas and permits, residency, appeals
and reviews.
Since his earliest days in New
Zealand, Heval has volunteered for
and served on committees of several
organisations, including Auckland
District Law Society, Migrant Enterprise
Developments and the Citizen Advice
‘Different culture and
different background
may cause difficulties
in expressing your inner
voice,’ says Heval, ‘but I
took that as a process
of learning.’
Bureau in the Auckland region. He
was also on Hon. Liane Dalziel’s
Ministerial Advisory Committee
during her tenure as the Minister of
Immigration. Currently, he is serving as
the Secretary of the Refugee Council
of New Zealand, an organisation that
works actively with the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees, the
New Zealand government, and other
voluntary agencies in order to provide
information, advice and help to
By Adrita Mukherjee
refugees and asylum-seekers in New
Zealand.
Heval feels passionately about
human rights issues and has been
involved with several research projects
and societies dealing with migrants
and refugees. He is the founder and
one of the trustees of the Reunity
Trust Inc. and the current Secretary
of the Auckland Multicultural Society
which works towards encouraging
awareness and appreciation of other
cultures among the ethnic groups
of the greater Auckland region. He
has also been publishing articles in
national and international media on
legal and political subjects for the last
several years.
He has two sons, six and seven
year-old Hans and Harnill Dawan.
Although remarkably successful in
his profession, Heval likes to think of
himself first as a person and then a
lawyer. ‘When I leave my office every
day, I am no longer a lawyer until I
get back into the office the next day,’
says Heval. ‘I prefer to be relaxed and I
have disciplined myself to remain so.’
He enjoys the company of his
friends and a relaxed lifestyle. He
recalls with a smile how he used to
be bemused in his early days by the
typical Kiwi tradition of ‘bringing
a plate’. With time he has become
familiar with many such aspects of
Kiwi life, and learnt to love them.
Heval Hylan has had a very fulfilling
and successful career. Along his way
to success, he has acquired wisdom
and humility born of self-awareness,
discipline and a philosophical
acceptance of reality. ‘I have never
stopped learning,’ he says, ‘I am still
continuing to learn.’ He takes life as it
comes, and waits to find out what the
future will bring. One thing he would
like to do, however, is to complete
a PhD. ‘Nothing is impossible,’ says
Heval, ‘especially where there is a
strong will.’
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MAORI CULTURE
Foods of the forest
Tane God of the Forest
Tane Mahuta is the Ma-ori god of the
forests. Ma-ori ancestral knowledge of
the forest plant and animal resources
for food, clothing, building and other
purposes was based on a deep-seated
understanding and harmonious
relationship with the natural world.
This article looks at many of the forest
plants Ma-ori used as sources of food.
Ground Ferns
The aruhe or rarahu (bracken fern),
a tough red-brown stemmed ground
fern, flourishes in open woodlands
and was the most important wild
vegetable in pre-European Ma-ori
society. Ma-ori harvested the roots and
shoots throughout the year, though
the end of spring or early summer
was regarded as best. Ideal plants
were about three years old and had
tubers about an inch in diameter.
Roots were dried, steeped in water,
roasted, boiled or steamed and then
pounded to separate the edible flesh
from numerous fibres. The resulting
paste was made into large blocks or
cakes and sweetened with tutu juice or
harakeke nectar.
Ma-ori also ate many other ground
ferns including the young fronds or
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shoots of the kowaowao (hounds
tongue fern), mouku (hen and
chickens fern) and hurhuru whenua
(shining spleenwort), and the new koru
or fiddleheads of kiokio (palm-leaf
fern) and pikopiko (common shield
fern).
Tree Ferns and Palms
The mamaku is a tall tree fern with
distinctive flat oval frond scars on
trunk. The white pith or centre of
the trunk or new koru shaped shoots
is edible. Very slimy when first cut,
Ma-ori would strip the outside layers
of the trunk of young plants leaving
them to stand or cut and hang young
shoots so that the mucus would dry or
drain away. The centre of the tree or
koru was then cooked whole. Baking
is the best means of cooking as this
separates the fibres that can easily get
caught in the teeth from the edible
flesh. Although bland in taste, the
food value of the mamaku is extremely
high.
The elegant nikau palm was another
good source of sustenance. The round
base of the bowl from which the
fronds emerge was a natural source of
rain water. The large immature flower
pod and immature green seeds are
very good eating before they open
in late summer to early autumn. The
lower end of tender centre shoots from
immature plants can be pulled from
the forest floor. The raw undeveloped
leaves or kotito at the heart of the
bowl can be eaten raw or cooked, but
only in emergencies as removing them
can kill the plant.
The roots, tender new shoots and
core of the trunk of the distinctive
ti kouka (cabbage tree) are rich in
fructose sugar. New shoots can be
eaten raw or cooked. Again younger
plants were better tasting than older
ones. A usual approach is to chop off
Ti kouka (cabbage tree)
the top, strip the bark and leave the
tree to stand for two or three days.
The trunk is then felled and steamed
for one to two days and then the flesh
separated from the fibre. Working with
the roots involves a similar process.
Fruiting Trees
The fruit of the hinau was an
important food in pre-European Ma-ori
society. Ma-ori baked large cakes made
Nikau palm
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By Dr R. Taonui, School of Ma-ori and Indigenous Studies,
University of Canterbury
Karaka fruit
from the flesh of the fruit. Ma-ori also
ate the yellow fruit of the poroporo,
a large bushy plant with distinctive
sharp pointed leaves, although only
when the skin of the ripe fruit had
split or burst because the unripe fruit
are poisonous.
With other fruits it was the kernel
or large seed in the middle of the
fruit that was more important. The
kernels of the tawa and taraire, which
matured in late summer and autumn,
were a staple of forest tribes north of
Lake Taupo. The kernels were boiled,
steamed or roasted in the embers of
fires. When dried, they kept for several
months.
The tall karaka tree with distinctive
thick green glossy leaves was the
most important of these foods. The
kernels were boiled or steamed for one
to twelve hours before immersing in
running water for one to two weeks
to wash out deadly poisons. Thus the
prepared hard kernels keep for several
months. Re-cooking softened them
for eating. The raw flesh of the bright
orange fruit is also edible and has a
strong apricot taste. Ma-ori planted this
tree in large groves around bays and
harbours so they could use them when
travelling around the country.
The tutu also required special
caution to avoid deadly toxins. Every
part of this distinctive plant from its
square shaped stems and leaves in
pairs is poisonous, except for the juice
of what appears to be long strings of
small dark fruit (actually the swollen
petals of a small flower). Ma-ori would
crush and strain the petals through
fibrous materials to extract the juice.
This was then used to sweeten and
flavour things such as the mamaku
and karaka.
Learning Bush Lore
Recent years have seen an increased
interest in Ma-ori forest lore,
conservation ethics and traditional
foods. The following books are good
for those with a keen interest:
A. Crowe, Which Native Tree, Viking,
Auckland, 1992.
A. Crowe, Which Native Fern, Viking,
Auckland, 1994.
A. Crowe, Which Native Forest Plant,
Viking, Auckland, 1994.
A. Crowe, Which Coastal Plant, Viking,
Auckland, 1995.
A. Crowe, A Field Guide to the Native
Edible Plants of New Zealand, 1997.
J.T. Salmond, New Zealand Native
Trees, Reed, Auckland, 1997.
Te Reo: Ma-ori Greetings
Greeting people with respect is important in Ma-ori culture. The following are the main basic greetings.
Formal Greetings
Greetings beginning with “tena” (pronounced “teh-naa”)
meaning “near you” are usually used during important
occasions or when addressing elders.
Tena koe Formal greeting to one person
Tena korua Formal greeting to two people
Tena koutou Formal greeting to two or more people
Tena tatou Formal inclusive greeting to everybody
present including yourself
Informal Greetings
“Kia ora” (pronounced “key-aar-or-raa”) literally meaning “be
well” is the most often used informal greeting.
Kia ora Hello, thank you, good luck, well done and
goodbye to any number of people
Kia ora koe Informal greeting to one person
Kia ora korua Informal greeting to two people
Kia ora koutouInformal greeting to two or more people
Kia ora tatou Informal inclusive greeting to everybody
present including yourself
General Greetings
These more casual or general greetings similar to those found in
cultures around the world.
Morena Good morning
Ata marie
Good and peaceful morning
Ahiahi marie Good and peaceful afternoon
Po marie
Good and peaceful evening
E noho ra Goodbye (from a person leaving to a person
staying)
E haere ra Goodbye (from a person staying to a person
leaving)
Hei kona ra Goodbye (less formal)
For other information on Ma-ori language see www.korero.co.nz
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The humble beginning of Höglund Art Glass
Ola Höglund and Marie Simberg-Höglund have been creating art glass for decades. Both were trained glass
designers and artists in Sweden who decided to relocate to New Zealand in 1982. Soon after that they took
citizenship and established their International Glass Centre in Nelson. Twenty-five years later, the business
that started in the small township of Richmond has gained international renown.
The Höglunds now have glass studios
in cities throughout Australasia and
their masterpieces are in demand
worldwide. Among their clientele
are celebrities like Sir Elton John,
Bill Clinton, Olivia Newton-John,
Melanie Griffith and Mohammad Ali.
Many private and public collections
– including the Swedish, Lichtenstein
and Tongan Royal Family collections
– have Höglund masterpieces; as
do the Auckland Museum in New
Zealand, the Powerhouse Museum in
Sydney and Tasmania Museum and
Gallery in Australia, and the Ebeltoft
Glass Museum in Denmark.
The passion for glasswork runs in
Ola Höglund’s family. His father is a
renowned Swedish glass designer, and
his mother a reputed ceramic artist.
Since childhood, Ola knew that he
would follow in his father’s footsteps.
As for Marie, she was taught the
craft of weaving at an early age by
her grandmother – an art which she
recognises to be the inspiration for
her glass work. As a young boy, Ola
helped at his father’s workshop every
school holidays. At sixteen, he started
his four-year apprenticeship with the
famous Kosta Boda in Sweden and
the next year at the Orrefors Glass
School. Marie, too, trained at the same
institutions. The next three years –
1978 to 1981– were spent by Ola and
Marie teaching the art of hand-blown
glass techniques in Swaziland, Africa,
on a Swedish government project. In
1982, they migrated to New Zealand
to fulfil their ambition of creating art
glass inspired by the stunning natural
beauty of the South Pacific region.
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At sixteen, he started his
four-year apprenticeship
with the famous Kosta
Boda in Sweden and the
next year at the Orrefors
Glass School. Marie,
too, trained at the same
institutions.
The Höglunds did not choose a big
city like Auckland to live in and start
up their business. Their choice was
Nelson, because of its climate and the
natural beauty of the city. They did
not think running their business from
a small city would be a hindrance, as
they had received a lot of valuable
information from the New Zealand
Embassy in Sweden before their arrival.
They were fairly sure that New Zealand
has a friendly business climate.
Settling down in the new environment,
indeed, proved to be quite smooth,
and the Höglunds received assistance
from everyone. ‘We instantly fell in
love with New Zealand and the people
here,’ recalls Marie. ‘They were friendly,
helpful and very supportive.’
But there were challenges. ‘The
biggest was ‘to educate the public
about handmade art glass and the
difference between cheap imports,
copies as well as mass production, and
handmade art glass built on integrity
and tradition,’ Marie says. On the
one hand the Höglunds were busy
experimenting with new techniques
and constantly reinventing their art,
and on the other, they were educating
the public about this intricate art
they were passionate about. In
1984, they set up Höglund Art Glass
– International Glass Centre in Nelson.
It now has studios with facilities
to do glassblowing, kiln-forming,
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flamework and coldwork, as well as a
glass gallery and museum. It also runs
regular guided tours for visitors to
see glassblowers at work and to learn
about the history of glass.
In 1999 the first Höglund Art
Glass Gallery flagship store opened in
Auckland and the following year the
Höglunds took the first step towards
international growth by opening a
gallery in Sydney. In 2001 another
opened in Melbourne and in 2002, Ola
and Marie established a glass studio
and gallery in the rainforest of North
Queensland. This ‘jungle studio’ is
situated on the borders of the Daintree
World Heritage National Park. This was
a result of the Höglunds’ fascination
with their new range of product – the
‘Rainforest Graal Collection.’ The
‘graal’ (grail) technique – originally
developed in Sweden in 1916
– involves several stages of heating
and annealing (gradual cooling) of
multiple layers of clear crystal glass.
The Rainforest Graal range is inspired
By Adrita Mukherjee
by the spectacular colours and patterns
of the Australasian rainforests and is
a personal favourite of Marie’s. Each
hand-blown piece is unique and can
take up to several weeks to complete.
‘I love to experiment and explore the
limits of the glassblowing techniques,’
says Marie. ‘Light and design have a
strong presence in my work.’
Since their first New Zealand
exhibition in 1985, Ola and Marie
have held over forty international
exhibitions including the New York
Art Expo and the SOFA Exhibition in
Chicago. In 2000 and 2003 they were
invited to create the Official Team
New Zealand and America’s Cup art
glass. They also designed a range of
‘graal’ vases for the Sydney Olympics
in 2000, called ‘Athletes in Motion’
which captured the strong, graceful
movements of athletes. Their art was
honoured by New Zealand Post and
the Royal Sweden Post in a joint stamp
issue in 2002, each of the stamps
featuring a Rainforest Graal vase.
The Höglunds now have glass studios in cities throughout
Australasia and their masterpieces are in demand worldwide.
Today Ola Höglund and Marie
Simberg-Höglund live in Nelson
with their two sons. Both recognise
that moving to New Zealand was
a memorable experience and their
lifestyle in the South Island and the
vibrant colours, lines and beauty of its
landscape have inspired their creations.
‘I live and breathe my work and I get
my energy from the glass;’ says Ola,
‘for us life is about our work.’
Ola Höglund and
Marie Simberg-Höglund
Swedish immigrants
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Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Nelson
Kiwis love a “sausage sizzle.” It’s as much a part of their culture as rugby or pavlova. Usually sausages are
sold to raise money for local charities or schools, so the most inexpensive sausages from the supermarket
are grilled and served on slices of white, sandwich bread.
That came as quite a shock to German
migrant, Doris Faulhaber. You see,
sausages are a big part of her culture
too. She grew up in the town of
Wuerzburg in the Bavaria region
of Germany, where local bratwurst
sausage has a long and respected
tradition. But when she travelled to
New Zealand as a twenty-year-old
seeking new experiences, her beloved
bratwurst was nowhere to be seen.
Doris didn’t come to New Zealand
with big plans to bring bratwurst to
New Zealand. She was just enjoying
some time exploring new places far
from home. But when she met a
young busker playing guitar on the
streets of Rotorua, her plans changed
forever. Andre was a Kiwi electrician,
playing music to help make ends meet
when work was slow. Doris and Andre
fell in love in the steamy streets of
Rotorua, and he followed her home to
Germany over a year later.
After a few years back home,
Doris and Andre decided to return to
“It’s a lot easier to start something from scratch here.
You can try anything, and if it fails you try something else!”
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New Zealand permanently, and sell
Bavarian bratwurst sausages from a
mobile shop. Doris had studied as
an apprentice sausage-maker, and
knew just what was required to make
an authentic bratwurst. Andre had
experience with running his own
business, so he’d be able to take
care of the paperwork. In 1996, they
migrated once more to New Zealand.
The pair travelled around the South
Island looking for the perfect place
to launch their business. They ended
Doris faulhaber
German immigrant
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up choosing Nelson, mainly because
the local City Council was open to
their business idea. “Other councils
didn’t like the idea of a mobile shop
selling food, because they didn’t have
anything like that,” Doris explains.
“Nelson already had the Nelson Market
established, and at the time it was the
only market like that in New Zealand.”
The business in Nelson
was so successful that
they added a second
location at the Arts
Centre in Christchurch.
Now Andre travels there
every weekend to sell
sausages.
Doris rented a commercial kitchen
for a few hours each week to make her
sausages, then sold them every weekend
at the Nelson Market. At first, most of
her customers were other German and
Swiss migrants who’d been missing
the European-style sausages served on
baguettes. But as more New Zealanders
tried the bratwurst, it became popular
with the locals too. These days at least
half of her customers in Nelson are New
Zealand born, but she finds that her
bratwurst grill is still a gathering place
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for the newcomer community. “Even
though I’m working, when I’m at the
market it’s like a socializing day. I get
to talk to the other Germans who live
in Nelson. Also, the people at the hotels
and backpackers always send their
German guests to see me!” she says.
The business in Nelson was so
successful that they added a second
location at the Arts Centre in
Christchurch. Now Andre travels there
every weekend to sell sausages. They
have also set up their own kitchen,
and gradually expanded the list of
products they make and sell. After
several people from out of town asked
about buying their products, they
started a mail-order business. While
some supermarkets have been keen to
carry Doris’s products, she is keeping
things small for now. She prefers
selling directly to the customers so
that she can ensure the freshness of
her products.
Her bratwurst and other products
are made fresh using meat from
local butchers, with no gluten or
other starchy fillers. While she uses
as many local ingredients as she can,
including sausage casings she buys
from exporters who send most of their
products overseas, there are some
ingredients that she imports from
Europe. Her spices are shipped in from
Germany to make her products truly
European in their flavour.
While Doris and Andre chose Nelson
for the business opportunities, she says
they couldn’t be happier with their
new home. “The climate is wonderful;
we only see the bad weather on TV.
And there are lots of opportunities
to go tramping and for walks. We’ve
been here for many years, but I’m still
exploring!”
Doris goes back to Germany
regularly to visit friends and family,
but she doesn’t miss living there. “This
is my home now. It doesn’t happen
overnight, it happens gradually.” She
finds that New Zealand is a friendlier,
more community-oriented place to live
than Germany.
Doris doesn’t think that she would
have been able to build a business
back in Germany the way she has here.
European bureaucracy would have
made it almost impossible to establish
her own sausage company. “It’s a lot
easier to start something from scratch
here. You can try anything, and if it
fails you try something else!”
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Live and work on the sunny side
– the Nelson/Tasman region
It’s no surprise that the Nelson/Tasman region has a growing population of over 90,000 people,
which is expected to reach 130,000 by 2026. That will make it the second most populous
region on the South Island. The area gets the most sunshine of any part of New Zealand, over
2500 hours annually, and offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. But for new migrants, all of the
sunshine in the world isn’t any good without work opportunities. Luckily, the region has a lot
of those too! Its unemployment rate is lower than the national average, so if you have the
qualifications to work in one of the under-staffed industries in this region, you will find yourself
very much in demand.
The main industries in this region
have a lot to do with the climate and
landscape. Forestry is a big part of
the local economy, both growing and
felling trees, and then processing them
into boards and other products. Big
companies like Carter Holt Harvey and
Nelson Pine Industries employ both
seasonal and full-time workers to keep
the industry running at full capacity.
Pine is not native to the region, nor to
New Zealand in general, but it grows
quickly and is well-adapted to the
Nelson/Tasman climate, so it has been
planted extensively there.
The coastline offers up opportunities
in the seafood industry too, with both
fishing and aquaculture jobs available.
New Zealand’s big seafood producers,
Sealord and Talley’s both employ
large numbers of people in the region.
Nelson is also home to New Zealand
King Salmon, which supplies farmed
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salmon to several companies. Salmon
is another imported species that has
done very well in the Nelson-Tasman
region. In the seafood industry, quite
a bit of the work is also seasonal,
particularly on fishing boats.
Aquaculture and processing jobs are
more likely to provide year-round
employment.
The other industry that draws so
many people to the region is the
horticulture industry. Growing pip fruit
is one of the best ways locals have
found to take advantage of all of that
sunshine. People with horticulture
management experience are always in
demand, and seasonally, fruit-pickers
and packers are often in short supply.
Hiring migrants to fill these seasonal
positions has become a real necessity.
And while neighbouring Marlborough
may be a more famous wine region,
Nelson/Tasman has seen a big trend
towards viticulture recently. More
winemakers are needed to help put
local vintages on the wine-lovers map.
And if wine isn’t your thing, what
about beer? This region is the biggest
hops-growing area in the country
too, supplying brewers with this key
ingredient for beer-making. Nelson is
also home to Macs Brewery, where a
wide variety of local beers is produced
before being shipped off and enjoyed
around the country.
The main challenge in these primary
industries is that many of the jobs
are seasonal. The Nelson Economic
Development Association (EDA) is
trying to find ways to keep workers in
the region busy all year round, to stop
them from leaving after one season.
For newcomers, this makes living in
Nelson/Tasman for the long term a
more realistic prospect. Pip Jamieson,
the EDA’s Projects Manager, says they
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By Michelle Waitzman
The Nelson/Tasman region is a popular choice for new migrants,
thanks to the work opportunities and the great lifestyle.
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are developing a calendar to show
which jobs are available at which time
of year, to encourage newcomers to
stay in the region all year. “We’re
also creating a skills database,” she
explains, “so that migrants and other
workers can enter their details, and
employers will be able to search for
the workers they need.” The EDA
is also involved in other projects
designed to make integrating into
the local workforce and culture easier
on newcomers. For example, they
supply employers with an “Employer
Pack” containing useful information
they can send to their newcomer
employees about local services.
While the unskilled labour pool is
important in this region, Jamieson
points out that there are all kinds
of labour shortages that range from
these unskilled jobs, right through to
professionals and upper management.
Outside of the primary industries,
one of the fastest-growing fields in
the region is tourism. After all, that
sunshine and stunning scenery is
attracting a lot of visitors! With Abel
Tasman National Park and Golden Bay
taking the lead, there are some great
attractions in the tourism market.
While some jobs, such as kayaking
instructors, are quite seasonal,
others are year-round. Managers
for activities, accommodation
and restaurants are very much in
demand in the main tourist towns.
Experienced chefs are also in short
supply, as the region aims to offer
visitors fine dining options that meet
international expectations. This can be
a great field for migrants who want
to open their own businesses. If they
have experience as tour operators,
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restaurateurs, or running a bed and
breakfast, they are likely to find there
is room in the Nelson/Tasman region
to make these kinds of ventures
successful.
The Nelson-Tasman Chamber
of Commerce offers assistance to
newcomers setting up their first New
Zealand business. Their publication,
Nelson in Focus, offers explanations of
various aspects of running a business
in New Zealand. This includes the
employer’s duties for paying ACC
(Accident Compensation Corporation)
levies for their employees, charging
GST (goods and services tax),
understanding the Kiwisaver
process and more. They also direct
entrepreneurs to the Department of
Labour’s resources, such as sample
employment agreements. This can
help newcomers to understand how
business works in New Zealand, and
what is expected of employers. The
Nelson and Tasman Business Trust
also has a mentorship program, so
that you can get advice from someone
who has been running a business
in this area for many years. Having
someone to talk to about regulations
or workplace culture can make
adapting to New Zealand much easier
on entrepreneurs.
With a growing population, the
region also has increasing needs for
professionals and service workers.
Shortages are becoming apparent in
everything from the retail sector, to
health care professionals, secondary
school teachers, and even solicitors.
For health care, the main centre is
Nelson, which is home to the region’s
biggest hospital. The largest number
of health care vacancies are found in
Nelson, but there are opportunities
around the region. Community
hospitals with more limited facilities
employ people in Motueka, Golden
Bay and Murchison. For the retail
and service sectors, the main centres
of activity are Nelson, the biggest
city in the region, and Richmond,
which is the centre of Tasman’s urban
population.
The region’s growth has also
brought with it a construction boom.
This is expected to last for many years,
due to the need for new housing as
well as commercial and industrial
buildings. All trades and occupations
in the construction industry offer good
work opportunities for newcomers
The Nelson-Tasman
Chamber of Commerce
offers assistance
to newcomers setting
up their first New
Zealand business. Their
publication, Nelson in
Focus, offers explanations
of various aspects of
running a business in
New Zealand.
with the right training and experience.
This includes architects, carpenters,
electricians, gasfitters, roofers and
many other positions. There are also
good opportunities for ambitious
interior designers to take advantage of
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all of these new, empty buildings, not
to mention furniture-makers.
While Nelson/Tasman’s population
is growing, it is also aging. Many
New Zealanders target this region as
an ideal place to spend their golden
years, and with the baby boom
generation reaching retirement age,
they are flocking to the area. This
has put some extra demands on the
health care sector, and also created a
need for caregivers and other senior
support. There will also be a growing
demand for public transportation,
urban planning, and other services
to assist older residents in the area. If
you provide a service that is needed
by older people, from fitting orthotic
shoes to dispensing eyewear, you will
find that the Nelson/Tasman region is
a good area to set up shop.
For many years, Nelson has also
been attracting artists and craftsmen
from around New Zealand, and around
the world. The arts community in this
region is vibrant and supportive. Arts
Council Nelson is an organisation that
offers assistance to artists in several
ways. They administer the Creative
Communities Funding Scheme, which
provides some grants for arts projects,
they provide information about
upcoming events and help to spread
the word about them to members of
the public, they provide exhibition
space for local artists, and their staff
are available to give free advice and
support. Of course, it’s never easy to
make a living as an artist, and living in
Nelson won’t make it easy. But having
support networks, and living in an
area with the reputation of producing
quality arts and crafts, is a step in the
right direction.
The Nelson/Tasman region is a
popular choice for new migrants,
thanks to the work opportunities and
the great lifestyle. In fact, the area has
been popular ever since the first Ma-ori
arrived in New Zealand over 800 years
ago! There are eight iwi (tribes) that
are considered tangata whenua (people
of the land) in this region. They were
attracted by the plentiful fishing off
the beaches, and the fertile land on
shore. They were so keen to keep the
place to themselves that when the
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman arrived
in 1642, his men were attacked in
Golden Bay and four of his crew were
killed. By the time Captain Cook sailed
through the area in 1770 things were
a little more welcoming. He was able
to trade with the local tribes and get
supplies for his boat. Even now, the
tangata whenua of Nelson and Tasman
region play an active role in local
politics and culture, but newcomers
get a much warmer welcome than
Abel Tasman received.
These days, local immigration
consultants find that instead of
seeking out clients, the migrants come
to them looking for jobs in the area!
Consultants and recruiters can help
to match employers in the area with
newcomers who have the skills and
experience they need.
Must Do in Nelson/Tasman
1.Walk the Abel Tasman. The walks can be done all
year round, from ½ day walk to a 5-day tramp. For more
information, visit www.abeltasmaninformation.co.nz.
2.Go on a sightseeing drive to Golden Bay. Stop and check out
Farewell Spit, Harua Caves and Te Waikorupupu Spring, the
world’s clearest freshwater spring. Visit www.goldenbay.net.nz
for more information.
3.Have a picnic or BBQ on Tahunanui Beach.
4.Explore Founders Historic Park, Botanics Garden, Maitai Cave
and others walking trails. For more information, contact
Nelson I-site www.nelsonnz.com/isite.
5.Visit Yu Yu Japanese Calligraphy Gallery and School.
Visit www.yuyu.co.nz for more information.
6.Visit Höglunds Art Glass Studio and Gallery.
Visit www.nelson.hoglund.co.nz for more information.
7.Explore and experience the Nelson Market on Saturday.
Call 03-546 6454 for more information.
8.Go wine tasting at the various vineyards and wineries.
Look under ‘Food & Wine” in www.nelsonnz.com for
more information.
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children at home, or just looking for
employment. Getting out to meet new
people can help to make the move to
New Zealand successful for the entire
family.
One of the most appealing things
about living in Nelson/Tasman is
the work-life balance. With golden
beaches and national parks so close,
the time people spend away from
work is often filled with amazing
leisure activities. It’s something that
few newcomers have had the chance
to experience in their home countries.
Weekends are spent tramping in the
woods, swimming or kitesurfing at
the beach, cycling around the rural
scenery, or visiting local wineries to
taste their products. Even within New
Zealand, it’s hard to find an area with
better leisure opportunities.
While living in this region may be
starting to sound ideal, there is a
downside. Many of the jobs in Nelson
and Tasman have quite low rates of
pay. The cost of living is lower here
than in the major cities like Auckland,
Wellington and Christchurch, but the
salaries are not as high as they would
be in those large cities either.
With the area growing and
becoming more popular, the cost
of living has increased faster than
the average salary. That can make
it difficult for both newcomers and
locals to afford a home here. With the
median house price around the region
Around half of the newcomers who
come directly to Nelson/Tasman have
already been hired by an employer,
before they arrive. There are many
newcomers who have successfully
made this region their new home, and
around 20 percent of the population
was born outside of New Zealand. This
means that local employers are getting
used to looking beyond their own
backyard to find the best workers.
A network of migrants can help
newcomers feel more comfortable in a
new country, so the fact that there are
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so many newcomers in this region can
help any of the new arrivals feel less
alone. The Nelson Newcomers Network
is one resource that brings together
newcomers from all cultures, to help
them meet new people in the local
area and learn about Kiwi culture.
Some of their events are also designed
to help familiarise newcomers with the
local attractions. These kinds of groups
can be particularly important when
a family has migrated, and only one
member has found work. It’s easy to
feel isolated when you are caring for
There are always
challenges to face as a
newcomer, but Nelson/
Tasman is well set up to
help you overcome those
challenges …
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ranging from $320,000 – $335,000,
it can be too expensive for many
families. In fact, a recent affordability
study found that the average Nelson
homeowner would have to spend 80
percent of his or her salary to cover
household expenses. Two incomes are
generally needed to live comfortably.
Many consider renting a home
instead of buying one. Renting a
three-bedroom house in more rural
areas around Nelson/Tasman district
costs an average of $280 per week,
and in central Nelson it’s around $320
per week. Renting is a more affordable
option for many newcomers, and it
also gives them some time to decide
whether they have chosen the right
region to live in before they commit
to owning a house.
There are always challenges to face
as a newcomer, but Nelson/Tasman
is well set up to help you overcome
those challenges. There are a number
of organizations offering support
for those looking for work, trying to
find out more about the community,
and starting businesses. For migrants
with the right skills, the chance to
live in one of the most beautiful and
enjoyable parts of New Zealand is an
opportunity not to be missed.
Below are some helpful websites for more information:
Nelson City Council – www.
nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz
Nelson and Tasman Business
Trust – www.ntbt.co.nz
Tasman District Council – www.tdc.govt.nz
Nelson Newcomers Network
– www.newcomer.co.nz
Nelson Economic Development
Agency – www.eda.co.nz
Nelson-Tasman Chamber of Commerce
– www.commerce.org.nz
Nelson Multi-Ethnic Council
– www.nzfec.org.nz
Arts Council Nelson – www.acn.org.nz
Ma-ori Culture and History: The Nelson/Tasman Region
Ma-ori refer to the Nelson-Tasman
and Marlborough region at the top
of the South Island as “Te Tauihu
of te Waka”. This derives from two
traditions. One is that the South Island
was Te Waka-a-Maui (The Canoe of
Maui) that the demigod Maui stood
upon when he fished the North Island
of New Zealand from the depths of
the sea. The second is that the South
Island was Te Waka-o-Aoraki (The
Canoe of Aoraki) and that the islands,
sounds and inlets at the top of the
South Island were the prow of the
canoe, which Ma-ori typically carved in
intricate details.
Nga Iwi (The Tribes)
The tribes – Tutumaiao, Maeroro,
Turehu and Patupaiarehe – were the
earliest inhabitants of this region.
They were followed by the Waitaha,
Hawea and Ngati Mamoe peoples,
and the most famous of which was
the ancestor, Rakaihautu, whose
canoe, the Uruao, landed at Whakatu
(Nelson). Rakaihautu is credited with
walking the length of the South Island
– traditions say he created the inland
lakes from Rotoroa and Rotoriti in
the North to Whakatipu, Te Anau and
Manapouri in the South.
By Dr R. Taonui
University of Canterbury
School of Maori and Indigenous Studies
Current tribes include three main
groupings. The first include Ngati Apa,
Ngati Kuia and Rangitane and are part
of the wider Kurahaupo canoe group
of tribes that also occupy the southern
North Island. The second group,
including Ngati Toa, Ngati Koata and
Ngati Rarua, is tribes who migrated
from Kawhia Harbour in the Waikato
near Hamilton during the 1820s. The
third cluster comprises of their allies
who came from the Taranaki region
around New Plymouth, including Te
Ati Awa, and Ngati Tama.
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Settlement
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By Michelle Waitzman
Settlement Support New Zealand Nelson/
Tasman gets newcomers better connected
For the past year, Sonny Alesana has coordinated the Settlement Support New Zealand Nelson/Tasman
initiative. In this region, the fact that residents can be very spread-out, and services difficult to track down,
makes Settlement Support Nelson/Tasman a key point of contact for newcomers.
Sonny’s job as Settlement Support
Coordinator involves making sure
that the people who decide to settle
in the Nelson/Tasman region can
find the services they need, when
they need them. He works with a
range of organizations including the
Nelson Multi-Ethnic Council, ESOL,
Refugee Migrant Services, the Nelson
Chamber of Commerce, and both
the Nelson City Council and Tasman
District Council. By connecting with
all these key players, Sonny can direct
newcomers to whoever can best assist
them. “I’ve been very careful about
building those relationships,” he
explains. “I don’t want to duplicate
what anyone else is doing. I want to
make sure the other organisations
are well-supported and give them
input into supporting settlement
of newcomers.” He also works with
the Nelson Regional Economic
Development Agency, to better
understand the region’s workforce and
labour shortages. He meets regularly
with members of these local service
groups to make sure that they are all
working together to assist newcomers.
Settlement Support Nelson/Tasman
also helps newcomers to feel more
comfortable by putting them in touch
with cultural and ethnic groups in
their community. Twenty percent
of the residents in the region were
born outside of New Zealand, and it
can be easier on the new arrivals if
they get some help making contact
with other newcomers from the same
background as themselves. That’s
where Settlement Support’s links to
the Nelson Multi-Ethnic Council and
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the Nelson Newcomers Network can
help newcomers to find one another
and share experiences. Socialising with
other newcomers can be a big comfort
when you have arrived in a place
where you have no friends and family
to spend time with.
Having a place to ask all of those
“new in town” questions can make
settling in much less stressful for
newcomers. Settlement Support,
Nelson/Tasman offers that one-stop
access to information about work,
culture, services and many other
important migrant concerns. If you
plan to settle in the Nelson/Tasman
region, rest assured that Settlement
Support, Nelson/Tasman will be there
to help make things easier.
Settlement Support Nelson/Tasman
03 546 0305
sonny.alesana@ncc.govt.nz
Settlement Support New Zealand
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Settlement Support can help you
It can take a while for you and your
family to get used to your new home.
You need to find out about housing,
jobs and training, schools, health
services, tax, rubbish collections, public
transport, childcare, as well as local
activities and events where you can
meet people in your new community.
Settlement Support offices located
around the country can connect you
with your local community. Settlement
Support is your first point of
contact for information, services and
advice. Friendly and understanding
coordinators are ready to answer your
questions and point you in the right
direction.
Settlement Support Pacific
Settlement Support Whangarei
Settlement Support Rotorua
09 265 2938
04 237 3578
awhetu_trust@hotmail.com
ssnzporirua@pcc.govt.nz
www.awhetu.com
Settlement Support Hamilton
ssnzham@wmrc.org.nz
settlement@uhcc.govt.nz
www.wmrc.org.nz
Settlement Support Tauranga
07 578 9272, ext 705
ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz
www.ymcatauranga.org.nz
ssnzwhangarei@wdc.govt.nz
ssnzrotorua@rdc.govt.nz
www.wdc.govt.nz/portal/
settlementsupport.html
www.rotorua-living.
com/settlement
Settlement Support Auckland
Settlement Support Napier/Hastings
09 625 2440
06 835 2723
ssnzauckland@arms-mrc.org.nz
ssnzhb@napier.govt.nz
09 486 8635
Settlement Support Waitakere
free phone 0800 367 222
ssnzwaitakere@waitakere.govt.nz
www.waitakere.govt.nz/
ourpar/settlementsupport.asp
Settlement Support Manukau
09 263 5490
ssnzmanukau@arms-mrc.org.nz
Settlement Support Upper Hutt
04 527 2799
07 348 4199
Settlement Support North Shore
www.pcc.govt.nz, under
‘community’ section
07 853 2192
09 430 4230, ext 8356
www.arms-mrc.org.nz
Settlement Support Porirua
www.napier.govt.nz
(keyword: settlement)
Settlement Support Lower Hutt
04 570 6786 or 04 589 3700
HuttSettlement@huttcity.govt.nz
or newsettlers@xtra.co.nz
Settlement Support Wellington
04 803 8330
settlementsupport@wcc.govt.nz
www.wellington.govt.nz/move
Settlement Support Nelson/Tasman
03 546 0305
sonny.alesana@ncc.govt.nz
Settlement Support Christchurch
03 379 5575
settlementsupport@cdc.org.nz
www.cdc.org.nz/main
Settlement Support New Plymouth
06 759 1088
Settlement Support Dunedin
ssnp@xtra.co.nz
03 477 4000
www.ssnp.org.nz
ssnzdunedin@dcc.govt.nz
www.cityofdunedin.com/newcomer
Settlement Support Palmerston
North
Settlement Support Southland
06 358 1572
03 211 1803
ssnzpn@ecmpn.org.nz
ssnzingill@venturesouthland.co.nz
www.ecmpn.org.nz
www.ssnz.southlandnz.com
www.arms-mrc.org.nz
If you are not sure which office to contact, please call
freephone 0800 SSNZ4U (0800 776 948) and your call
will be transferred to the office closest to you.
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By Stephanie Moakes
How Scottish is New Zealand?
Ask any Kiwi what influence the Scots have had on New Zealand, and they may be forgiven for thinking
they built half of Dunedin. But the reality is, since the first Scottish settlers started putting down roots
in the early 1800s, the Scots have played a valuable role in just about every area of Kiwi life, helping to
develop the New Zealand we know and love today.
The Modern Mix
Just like other cultures and
nationalities, the Scots have merged
into the giant melting pot that
makes New Zealand unique. But their
influences are still evident throughout
the country in the institutions,
traditions and ways of life – though
many of these are now thought of as
being “Kiwi”.
Here’s a test for you. Which typical
“Kiwi” brands of today do you think
have Scottish origins? Highlander
condensed milk? The good old tartan
Swanndri? Neither! The Swanndri
was invented by a Taranaki tailor fed
up with the never-ending rain, and
Highlander is purely a label, marketed
by the multi-national company Nestle
that’s been here since 1885.
The Scots brought with
them trades and skills,
ideas and beliefs, and,
above all, a desire for a
better life.
But not all seemingly Scottish
products are bogus – it’s often the less
obvious ones that have true Scottish
origins. Take Wattie’s for example
– what Kiwi kid has not grown up on
their baked beans? They are as Kiwi as
pavlova and pies. However, the name
itself dates back to an ancient Scottish
kingdom, and more importantly, the
founder was James Wattie, who hailed
from a Scottish farming family.
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Farmers department store, another
great New Zealand institution, was
actually founded by Robert Laidlaw,
a Scot who started the business as
a catalogue mail order company in
1909. But the Scottish influence goes
way back before that, to the first
footing on New Zealand soil of the
pakeha…
How it all started – the
birth of the Kiwi-Scot
The first Scots to set foot in New
Zealand were crew on explorer James
Cook’s ship Endeavour in 1769, and
Scots who settled in the early 1800s
were mainly whalers and sealers,
scattered around the coast. Some
took Ma-ori wives and formed the first
mixed Ma-ori-Pakeha families.
In 1848, a group of 350 Scots
arrived in Port Chalmers. Two thirds of
these were Free Church Presbyterians
and they formed the beginning of a
specific planned Scottish settlement in
the south.
By 1871 one in every three people
living in the Otago and Southland
regions were Scottish, and by 1900
New Zealand was more Scottish than
Great Britain! These migrants not only
had the opportunity for a better life,
but the chance to shape a new society.
Uniquely Scottish
Contributions
To the New Zealand government at the
time, the Scots were considered ideal
settlers, with their innovation, strong
work ethic, self-confidence and desire
for success. Migrant assistance schemes
were set up to attract as many Scots
as possible to come and help populate
and develop the young New Zealand.
The Scots brought with them trades
and skills, ideas and beliefs, and, above
all, a desire for a better life. Like all
migrants, they were a mixed bunch,
but certain values marked them out
as a group: a belief in education and
equal opportunity for all, and a sense
of personal and social responsibility.
Armed with these values, the
Scots set about establishing the
educational and scientific institutions
they had valued in their old country.
They focused their work ethic and
commercial skills on the task of
building profitable businesses and
a solid infrastructure for the fastdeveloping country. They established
communities that were strongly
Scottish in character, and eventually
settled right across New Zealand.
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– from bridges to schools
to churches
In Scottish society, education was freely
available to everyone and of benefit
to society as a whole. In New Zealand,
this resulted in the establishment of the
first girls’ high school in Australasia,
New Zealand’s first medical school,
university admission for both sexes,
and a national system of free secondary
education.
From the late 1800s, Scottish
architects and engineers were
transforming the face of New Zealand,
from majestic churches through to
civic amenities to railway viaducts.
Robert Lawson’s architectural designs
colour the Otago urban landscape.
Particularly outstanding is The First
Church in Dunedin which stands as
testament to his vision, style and
pragmatism. The Makatote Viaduct
– the highest in the North Island - is
another example of the Scots meeting
challenges head on. Everything about
constructing its 79 metres high
expanse was a challenge, including the
construction material, steel, being new
to New Zealand.
They didn’t stop there either – they
also pioneered a successful textile
industry, and made huge contributions
to food, agriculture, frozen meat
exporting, shipbuilding, shipping,
brewing and financial services.
If you look into the New Zealand of
today, you will find a bit of Scotland
in music, fashion, art, sport, and
community life, but also in New
Zealanders themselves. Many modernday Kiwis are Scottish born, and have
chosen to make New Zealand their
home, while still retaining a bond with
their original homeland. What better
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Holiday programmes
‘From the time my son started school, holiday programmes have been my life savers,’ says Anindita
Banerjee, a banking professional who arrived in New Zealand from India in 1995. For the past eight
years, Anindita has used holiday programmes during every school holiday, which has allowed her to
continue working full time during the school holidays.
Childcare is one of the immediate
concerns of any working or studying
parent. While almost every school in
New Zealand runs an after-school care
programme, only a few have holiday
programmes. Parents, therefore, need
to look towards other organizations
which run childcare programmes
during school holidays.
Nearly every big city in New
Zealand has a variety of holiday
programmes to offer. The recreation
centres in all major cities conduct
holiday programmes which are in
high demand because they have
convenient hours and are usually
supported by the Out of School Care
and Recreation (OSCAR). Most of these
programmes are Child, Youth & Family
approved and have a set of minimum
standards and guidelines they follow.
Some of the city libraries run ad hoc
workshops, story sessions and quiz
events during holidays.
Most newcomer parents agree that
the benefit of the holiday programmes
is twofold – one, working parents
are assured of their children’s safety,
and two, the programmes enables
their children to interact with local
kids. The child-adult ratio in holiday
programmes is regulated and parents
are happy with the attention the
children receive. Cliff and Sheila
Law, who migrated to New Zealand
from the UK in 2001, have used one
of the community centre holiday
programmes in Wellington for their
children for the last five years. ‘The
main benefit was that our children
were able to mix with local children, in
a safe and friendly environment,’ says
Sheila. ‘It is definitely a viable option
for working parents.’
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While most holiday programmes
include a mixture of activities,
some concentrate on a particular
kind of activity. In Christchurch, for
instance, Sports Canterbury offers a
number of holiday programmes based
around Kiwisport. In Wellington,
tennis holiday programmes are run
by the Renouf Centre, cricket by
the Wellington Collegians Cricket
Club, and soccer by Jungle Rama.
Some of these programmes offer
group registration, which brings the
cost down for individuals. For the
artistically inclined, every city has
several programmes on different
kinds of arts. Capital E in Wellington
conducts holiday programmes on
short film-making, sound recording,
stop-motion animation, to name a
few. The Wellington Performing Arts
Centre runs drama, speech, music and
creative dance holiday programmes.
The Nathan Homestead in Auckland,
a heritage site, conducts day trips
and workshops for 5 to 14 yearolds during school holidays. Many
of the six community arts centres
in Manukau City and the National
Maritime Museum in Auckland have
similar programmes on offer. While
such programmes are very enjoyable
and allows children to learn new skills,
the drawback is that in most cases the
creative arts programmes do not run
for the whole day and are therefore
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not very helpful to parents who work
full time.
The YMCA has been running holiday
programmes and camps in all major
cities of New Zealand for a long
time. YMCA Christchurch ran what is
believed to be one of the first school
holiday programmes in 1935. These
programmes are very popular as they
have convenient hours and also offer
the option of adventure sports at
camps. Diana and Ratko Palezevic,
who migrated to New Zealand from
Serbia in 1994, have used only ever
YMCA holiday programmes for both
their children, the older of whom is
now seventeen. ‘YMCA offers kids
many things like movies, sports,
arts, and trips,’ says Diana. ‘Kids
can be dropped early and collected
late, which is a great help.’ YMCA
Wellington conducts Camp Kaitoke;
YMCA Christchurch conducts camps
at Wainui Park and other outdoor
programmes such as skiing at Dobson
and sea-kayaking for a week in the
Abel Tasman. For older children aged
11 – 14, adventure programmes such
as rock climbing, mountain-biking,
kayaking and abseiling offer an
experience outside the usual comfort
zones of family and school. Most
parents recognise that this kind of
experience is enjoyable and also an
excellent learning opportunity for
growing children.
Mike Ryan, CEO, YMCA Greater
Wellington Inc., feels that the response
of newcomers to the YMCA holiday
programmes is very encouraging.
According to Mike, holiday
programmes run by YMCA Greater
Wellington are often oversubscribed.
Although YMCA does not keep data
on the ethnicity of the children, it
estimated that at least 10 percent of
these children are migrants, the figure
being higher in Wellington city than
for the greater Wellington region.
Mike feels that these programmes are
successful because of the imaginatively
structured programmes and well-
By Adrita Mukherjee
Handy
Summer
Living Tips
7Be sun-smart: Slip, Slap,
Slop! Slip on a shirt or stay
in the shade; slap on a hat or
a cap and wrap on a pair of
sunglasses; slop on the 30+
sunscreen before going outside.
See www.sunsmart.org.nz for
more information.
trained staff.
How expensive are the holiday
programmes? Diana and Ratko
Palezevic say that sending children
to holiday programmes every day
can be a strain on the pocket – a
thought that is shared by Anindita
Banerjee. Sheila and Cliff Law, on
the other hand, feel that the holiday
programmes in New Zealand are
cheaper than those in the UK, and
offer wider variety of activities. Mike
Ryan says that with the exception
of YMCA Camp Kaitoke, all YMCA
holiday programmes in Greater
Wellington are OSCAR accredited.
As such, they receive Ministry of
Social Development funding to keep
the costs down. Besides, families on
financial assistance are able to apply
to Work & Income New Zealand
(WINZ) for subsidies for their children
to attend holiday programmes. Most
city council-run holiday programmes
offer a similar advantage.
For more information about the
holiday programmes in your local
region, call 0800-SSNZ4U
(0800-77648) to find out more.
7Be water-wise when swimming
at the beaches. Always swim
between the flags at patrolled
beaches. Ask the locals where
the rip currents are and avoid
swimming there. Check out
www.surflifesaving.org.nz and
www.watersafety.org.nz for
more information.
7Be didymo safe. Check, clean
and dry all boating equipment
between each waterway to
prevent the spread of didymo.
See www.biosecurity.govt.nz
for more information.
7If you are looking to get away
for the holidays, why not
book a bach for a true Kiwi
experience in any one part of
New Zealand? Check out
www.bookabach.co.nz for
more information.
Banks and some
supermarkets are
closed during the
Christmas and New
Year holidays.
Do remember to check
with your local bank
and supermarket for
more information.
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By Frances Martin
A new home in a new country
– to rent or to buy?
Unless you have family or friends who are already living in New Zealand, your options for long-term
accommodation when you first arrive are to rent or buy.
Renting
Renting a house or apartment or
renting a room if you are single is a
popular option for those who first
arrive in New Zealand. Renting gives
you the flexibility of deciding where
you want to live before you make the
commitment to buying a house.
To find accommodation for rent
look at:
• “To let” or “Flatmates wanted”
advertisements in newspapers
(Wednesday and Saturday papers are
best)
• Online sites like www.trademe.co.nz
• The Yellow Pages for real estate
agents and property management
companies. These agencies
sometimes charge fees.
• Notice boards in local shops
If you rent, the landlord is likely to
ask you to sign a tenancy agreement.
This is a legal contract containing the
conditions you and the landlord have
agreed to, like the amount of the rent.
Inspect the property before you sign
the agreement. Keep a written record
of any damage that existed before
you moved in so you cannot be held
responsible for it.
When you move in, you will usually
be asked to pay two weeks rent in
advance. You may also be asked to
pay a bond of up to four weeks rent.
The bond is security against damage
to the property while you live in it.
Your landlord must pass your bond
on to the Department of Building and
Housing, which will hold the bond
until your tenancy ends. If there is no
damage or unpaid rent, your bond will
be refunded.
Work out what you can afford
before you commit to anything. As an
example, if your rent is $120 a week,
on top of that you may have to pay
an agent’s commission (1 weeks rent),
a telephone connection fee ($49.99),
and in some cases a refundable bond
for electricity and gas (up to $200).
In this case your start up cost for
renting a whole house may be:
4 weeks rent as bond
$480.00
2 weeks rent in advance
$240.00
1 weeks rent for agent’s
commission
$120.00
Telephone connection fee
$50.00
Electricity and gas bond
$200.00
Total
$1,090.00
If you move into an existing flat with
others, talk to your flatmates about
whether there are any flat “rules” and
how payments for shared costs are to
be made. Also, check with the landlord
that you will not be liable for any
unpaid rent or damage done by any
person who is moving out.
A landlord cannot refuse to rent a
property to you because of your race,
colour, religion, or because you are
unemployed. For more information,
contact the Human Rights Commission
(www.hrc.co.nz).
For free information and help with
renting, call 0800 TENANCY (0800 83
62 62) or visit www.dbh.govt.nz.
Buying
Buying your first house or apartment
in New Zealand may be a whole new
experience for you. It is important to
do your research before you commit to
buying one.
Most house and apartment sales are
handled by real estate agents, but an
increasing number are sold directly by
the seller. Lists of homes for sale are
found in newspapers, free magazines
published by real estate agents, and
websites such as www.trademe.co.nz,
www.realestate.co.nz and
www.open2view.com.
Sales prices are set by negotiation
between buyer and seller, at auction,
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or by tender (where buyers must make
written offers by a certain date). An
indication of the price the seller wants
is sometimes given. For example, BBO
$320,000 means Buyers Budget Over
$320,000. Another indication of price
is the government valuation (GV) or
rateable value (RV). You can pay for
a valuation report from a registered
valuer, or get online property
information from the state agency,
Quotable Value, at www.qv.co.nz.
Offers are made using a written
Sale and Purchase Agreement. This
document goes back and forth
between you and the seller until a
price is agreed. It is a good idea to
include conditions in the agreement so
you can check that everything is fine.
Common conditions include:
• Subject to your lawyer approving
the title (the legal record of the
property)
• Subject to you confirming suitable
finance to buy the property
• A satisfactory LIM report
(summarising information held by
the local council about the property)
• A satisfactory valuation or property
inspection report
The agreement will show the date the
sale goes “unconditional” (when all
these conditions have been met) and
the settlement date (when you can
move into the property). Once the sale
goes unconditional, you are legally
committed to buying the property.
It is a good idea to choose a lawyer
early so you have someone to help
you when you find a property. Your
lawyer will handle the legal side of the
transaction. Lawyers are listed in the
Yellow Pages.
If you are buying a home with
someone else, you can have:
• Joint tenancy – where you own
the home together and if one of
you dies, the other takes over full
ownership. This is common with
couples.
• Tenancy in common – where you
each own a share of the house and
can leave your share to anyone.
Mortgages are offered by banks and
a variety of other lenders including
building societies, finance companies
and specialist home loan companies.
You can either approach them directly
or use a mortgage broker, who will
help you negotiate the loan. (See
www.nzmba.co.nz) Generally, you
do not pay the broker but be aware
that not all lenders deal with brokers.
Some lenders charge an application
fee, and may impose other conditions
on the loan such as income protection
insurance. The lender has a legal right
to repossess the property if you do not
meet your payment for your mortgage.
A proof of income, such as bank
statements, is generally required before
lenders approve the loan. Some expect
you to have a deposit towards the cost
of the property, while others will lend
up to 100 percent of the price.
Two Government-supported
schemes can also help residents buy
homes:
• Welcome Home Loan - for loans
of up to $200,000, no deposit
is needed. For loans between
$200,000 and $280,000, the deposit
is 15 percent of the portion of the
loan above $200,000.
See www.hnzc.co.nz.
• KiwiSaver – members of this workbased savings scheme may be
entitled to a help buying their first
home. See www.kiwisaver.org.nz.
You can get independent information
about mortgages from the
government’s Sorted website
(www.sorted.org.nz). The site
lists current interest rates, lets you
calculate how much you can borrow,
and provides tips on how to reduce
the amount of interest you pay
and a checklist to compare various
mortgages.
There are two main types of interest
rates, fixed and floating. Make sure
you understand how the interest rates
work against your loan before decidi­ng
on which type of interest rate to take
up.
There are several types of mortgage:
• Table loans (the most common)
– most of the early repayments go
to pay interest, and most of the
later payments pay off the principal
• Revolving credit loans – these work
like a large overdraft. Your pay goes
straight into the mortgage account
and your bills are paid out of it. This
keeps your loan as low as possible,
reducing the interest you pay
• Straight line or reducing loans – you
repay the same amount of principal
with each repayment, but the
amount of interest you pay reduces
over time
• Interest only – you don’t repay the
money you’ve borrowed until an
agreed time, though you do pay
interest.
Whether you want to rent or buy
your long term accommodation, do
remember to do your research and
ask for advice before committing to
renting or buying.
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Working in the complementary and
alternative medicine sector
According to the last New
Zealand Health Survey, around
one quarter of New Zealanders
visited a complementary or
alternative health practitioner in
the previous year.
The thriving complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM) sector
in New Zealand includes all health
systems and practices outside of the
country’s mainstream health system.
Leading CAMs are acupuncture,
chiropractic practices, herbal medicine,
homeopathy, and osteopathy.
If you are looking to practise CAMs
in New Zealand, there are a number of
compulsory regulations and voluntary
codes governing them that you need
to be aware of. However, except
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for chiropractors and osteopaths,
there are no specific government
regulations controlling CAM products
or practitioners.
Chiropractors have to register with
the Chiropractic Board. To register, you
must hold an approved qualification
and pay an annual fee. Registration
alone does not permit a chiropractor
to practise. You also need an Annual
Practising Certificate. Qualifications
needed to practise in New Zealand are:
• For chiropractors trained overseas,
a pass in an examination set by the
Chiropractic Board.
• Registration with any state or
territory authority in Australia.
• A Bachelor of Chiropractic from
the New Zealand College of
Chiropractic.
For information on registration
and the certificate, see the New
Zealand Chiropractic Board website
www.chiropracticboard.org.nz.
New Zealand’s osteopathic profession
is regulated by the Osteopathic Council.
The council oversees registration
which includes the scope of practice,
qualifications, competencies and a
system for complaints and discipline.
Overseas practitioners (except for some
Australian-registered ones) wanting to
work in New Zealand as an osteopath
must pass an entry examination. The
examination comprises a practicum
lasting approximately three hours and is
held New Zealand. Information on how
to apply to sit the examination and
more information on the council can be
found on the council’s website www.
osteopathiccouncil.org.nz.
FEATURES
By Frances Martin
If you are looking to practise CAMs in New Zealand, there are a
number of compulsory regulations and voluntary codes governing
them that you need to be aware of.
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There is also wide range of
professional bodies representing other
CAM practitioners and some have put
in place voluntary self-regulation.
The New Zealand Charter of Health
Practitioners is the largest of these,
representing about 75 percent of
practitioner associations. The charter
has a comprehensive self-regulation
protocol. It also has a code of ethics
and standards of practice. A Standards
of Practice and Ethics Committee
evaluates any breaches of professional
conduct by chartered health
practitioners. (See www.healthcharter.
org.nz)
The Code of Health and Disability
Services Consumers’ Rights applies
to all health professionals, including
CAMs. The code sets out 10 rights,
including the right to be treated
with respect, to be free from
discrimination or exploitation, to
dignity and independence, to services
of an appropriate standard, to give
informed consent and to complain.
Most complaints about the quality
of health care and disability services
in New Zealand are dealt with by the
office of the Health and Disability
Commissioner which is responsible for
the code. It is the duty of all health
providers to comply with the code by
ensuring that they promote awareness
of it to consumers and to enable
consumers to exercise their rights.
General regulations covering CAM
practitioners relate to:
• Misleading and deceptive conduct
and false representations.
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• Doctors who also practice CAMs.
• The manufacture, sale and supply
of medicines, medical devices and
related products.
• Consumer rights.
There are a variety of training
institutions in New Zealand offering
courses in CAMs, varying in length
from weekend courses to fouryear, full-time diplomas. Nationally
approved courses include training
in natural therapies, aromatherapy,
reflexology, remedial body therapies,
homoeopathy, acupuncture and
traditional Chinese medicine.
Product controls
CAM products are regulated by
different pieces of legislation
according to whether they are defined
as a medicine, dietary supplement
or food. Most are marketed as
dietary supplements. Because dietary
supplements are classed as foods,
it is illegal for them to be marketed
with any therapeutic claims. To make
therapeutic claims, products need
to be assessed and approved as a
medicine.
Other general controls on CAM
products include:
• Consumer protection legislation,
including laws against misleading
and deceptive conduct.
• The right of redress by patients if
any goods or services don’t meet
guarantees.
• Laws against misleading labelling,
packaging and advertising.
• Restrictions on maximum daily
doses and therapeutic claims for
dietary supplements.
• A code governing manufacture and
dispensing.
The Accident Compensation
Corporation, which provides personal
injury cover for all New Zealand
citizens, residents and temporary
visitors to New Zealand, subsidises
acupuncture, chiropractic and
osteopathy services provided by
specified providers.
Other links:
The New Zealand Register
Of Acupuncturists –
http://acupuncture.org.nz/
The New Zealand Association of
Medical Herbalists –
http://nzamh.org.nz/index.asp
The New Zealand College of
Chinese Medicine –
http://www.chinesemedicine.ac.nz/
The New Zealand Council
of Homeopaths –
http://www.homeopathy.co.nz/
The New Zealand Natural Medicine
Association – http://www.nznma.com/
For evidence-based information
on CAM treatments –
http://www.cam.org.nz/about.htm
Web directory of alternative medicines
– http://webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz/
dir/en/nz/health/alternative-medicine/
NEWS IN BRIEF
Immigration Advisers
Licensing Act
The new Immigration Advisers
Licensing Act comes into effect in
2008, making Immigration Advisers a
licensed, recognised profession. The
new law will protect migrants from
being disadvantaged through poor
advice or unprofessional behaviour.
It will also protect Advisers, ensuring
that they give clients sound advice and
professional service.
From May 2008, Advisers will need
to apply for a licence from the newly
established Immigration Advisers
Authority (unless exempt). Licensing
for people giving immigration advice
in New Zealand will be mandatory
from 4 May 2009 (from 4 May 2010
for Immigration Advisers based outside
of New Zealand).
To be licensed, Advisers will have
to meet competency standards and
adhere to a code of conduct. Both will
be available for public consultation in
November – December 2007. You can
have your say by visiting www.iaa.govt.
nz or by ringing 0508 422 422 to get
a submission form.
Family Sponsored Stream
– Residence
People sponsoring a partner for
residence will need to undergo
character checks.
A sponsor must meet a minimum
income requirement to show that they
can support the applicant(s), unless
the sponsor obtained residence in New
Zealand as a refugee, or the sponsor
is aged 65 years or older. The current
minimum annual income figure is
$29,897.92. The income must be
obtained from:
• sustained paid employment; and/or
• regular self-employment; and/or
• regular investment income.
People who have been convicted in
the last 7 years of an offence involving
domestic violence or of a sexual
nature will not be eligible to sponsor
a partner for residence unless granted
a character waiver. This seven-year
period will also apply to the existing
sponsor character criterion. Call
0508 55 88 55 for more information.
Parent and grandparent
multiple entry visitor’s visa
policy
A new multiple visitor’s visa allows
multiple visits by parents and
grandparents of New Zealand citizens
or residents. The visa will be valid for
a maximum of 18 months in three
years, authorising up to six months for
each visit from the applicant’s date of
arrival. Applicants must apply offshore
for the visa, and for any subsequent
visa under this policy.
Only one person, and their partner,
can be sponsored at any one time by
an individual sponsor.
The applicant must also:
• meet normal bona fides policy and
character criteria
• undertake a full health and disability
check
• be fully sponsored (maintenance,
accommodation, repatriation and
healthcare costs if required) by their
New Zealand citizen or resident
adult child or adult grandchild, and
• provide evidence of the relationship
between the applicant and the
sponsoring child or grandchild.
While sponsors are required to be adult
children or grandchildren (17 years
of age or over), a parent can act as
a sponsor of a grandparent in place
of a grandchild who is under the age
of 17. Call 0508 55 88 55 for more
information.
Family Sponsored Stream
– Temporary Entry
Partners/intended partners of
temporary permit applicants will be
required to declare that they meet
character criteria. The requirement for
partners to provide a letter of support
from the principal applicant will be
replaced by a requirement for partners
to complete a new form (NZIS 1146).
The new form is required for
applications that are ‘partnershipbased’. ‘Partnership-based temporary
applications’ are applications made
under the following policies (except
where the principal applicant is a
dependant child):
• Entry to New Zealand for the
purpose of a culturally arranged
marriage
• Partners of New Zealand citizens
or residents
• Partners and dependent children
of student or work visa or permit
holders
• Work policy for dependants
• Student policy for dependants
• Visitor policy for dependants.
People who have been convicted in
the last 7 years of an offence involving
domestic violence or of a sexual
nature will not be eligible to sponsor
a partner for residence unless granted
a character waiver. This seven-year
period will also apply to the existing
sponsor character criterion. Call
0508 55 88 55 for more information.
Linkz Readership Survey
October 2007
We have the four lucky winners
who will be receiving $100 worth of
vouchers of their choice in the mail.
The winners are
Trevor Giles
SY Tang
Ricardo Nascimento
Ewa Wojsa
A big thank you to all who
participated in our survey. Your
feedback has been most useful and we
will be putting it to good use in future
editions of Linkz.
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A WORD OF ADVICE
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
MANATU KAIHOKOHOKO
Travelling abroad from New Zealand
Summer is approaching and many of us are thinking of holidaying in our favourite part of
the world. Whatever sort of international traveller you are, there are things to do before you
take that international holiday.
Travel insurance
The rule is simply: if you can’t afford
insurance, you can’t afford to go on
holiday. We sometimes presume that
‘it’ll never happen to me’. But the
unexpected can – and does – happen.
You can’t anticipate the unexpected,
but you can take steps to minimise the
costs if things do go wrong.
Your travelling budget might be
tight, but don’t save on insurance.
Get the insurance that fits your
circumstances (not your budget) and
be clear about the conditions of your
insurance.
What should I think about
when getting insurance?
• If you're travelling on business you’ll
need to get the insurance that will
cover damage to your laptop, sale
samples, or industrial equipment.
• Check that you are covered for
existing medical conditions.
• Do you have unlimited liability
insurance (which will cover you
if, for example, you are sued for
causing injury in a car accident)?
• Are you covered for jewellery or do
you have to pay extra for specific
items over a certain value?
• Will the insurance be valid when
visiting countries that the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises
against travel to?
• Is your ticket non-refundable? If it
is, insurance is an absolute must.
• How much medical cover do
you need? For example, if you're
travelling to the United States,
make sure your insurance gives you
thorough medical coverage. You
will also need medical insurance
for Australia or the UK. Even
though New Zealand has medical
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arrangements with these countries,
this won't cover all the costs – such
as ambulance costs, or getting you
back to New Zealand. These will be
your responsibility, so insurance is a
must.
Shop for the most suitable one, and
this may not necessarily be offered
by your travel agent. Have a look
at your own insurance company's
travel insurance or search online.
If something does go wrong on your
travels, don't wait until you are back
in New Zealand again to make a
claim. Check right away, and make
your claim immediately if possible.
If you have to buy toothpaste or
pay for a hotel for the night, keep
your receipts as you may be able to
claim on your insurance.
Don’t get scammed
Recently a scammer claiming to be a
travel agent telephoned residents in
Nelson offering them cheap airline
tickets to the UK and Australia. He
then asked for credit card details and
enquired if they had a computer.
Never give bank account or credit
card details over the phone unless
you know and trust the person or
company.
Know before you go
Doing the research before you book
your tickets is important. The Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (MFAT)
website www.safetravel.govt.nz gives
travel advice and information about
your intended destination. Other
things to consider are:
• Vaccinations. Check with your travel
agent or doctor about 6 to 8 weeks
before departure to see if you need
vaccinations for the countries you’re
travelling to.
• Passport. Check that your passport
is valid. Many countries require a
passport to be valid for at least six
months beyond the date you enter
the country. Take a copy of your
passport with you and leave a copy
at home with a friend.
• Visas. Check if you need a visa to
enter the country you’re going to.
Contact the nearest diplomatic
mission of that country for more
information.
• International driver's licence. You
might need an international driving
permit to drive in another country.
Further information is on the AA’s
website at www.aa.co.nz
• Money. Check with your bank or
credit card company to see if your
cards will work in the cash-points
abroad. Think about travelling with
a combination of payment methods:
credit cards; traveller’s cheques
and some cash for your transit and
arrival.
• Registration with MFAT. It’s
recommended by MFAT that you
record your travel details with
them. This is voluntary and the
information provided will be
used for consular purposes only,
for example, in the case of an
emergency.
Fly smart
Can I take a bottle of water on
the plane? What about duty free?
Restrictions of what you can and
can’t take on the plane can be a bit
confusing, especially with different
countries having different regulations.
Before you fly, check out
www.flysmart.govt.nz for information
on what you can and can’t take
onboard a flight.
www.immigration.govt.nz
Freephone: 0508 55 88 55
www.newkiwis.co.nz
Linking migrant skills to employer needs.
Free English Classes and Home Tutoring
ESOL Home Tutors provides free English lessons for adult refugees
and migrants at home and in class. Learning with ESOL Home
Tutors is a great way to improve your English and meet other New
Zealanders. ESOL Home Tutors are in the town or city near you.
HELP WITH ENGLISH
IN THE COMMUNITY
Tutor Training Courses
Train to be a volunteer with ESOL Home Tutors and help new
New Zealanders learn English! ESOL Home Tutors provides a 20
hour NZQA-approved course. Excellent resources and support are
provided. This is an opportunity to help people settle more easily
in New Zealand. Ask for details about the next training course near
you. Phone: 0800 FOR ESOL (0800 367 376)
Email: natoffice@esolht.org.nz
www.esolht.org.nz
Auckland Regional Migrant
Services (ARMS)
Your first point of contact for all your settlement information and advice
• Information and referrals for migrants and refugees settling in Auckland and Manukau
• Employment workshops for skilled migrants
• English language advice and referrals
• Settlement Information Workshops
• Orientation to Auckland’s Orakei Marae and Tikanga Ma-ori
• Settlement-related information for community groups and service providers
• Refugee employment assistance programme
For further information and workshop registration contact:
Regional Centre at Three Kings Plaza
Manukau Centre at 6 Osterly Way
532 Mt Albert Road, Auckland City
Manukau City
Ph: (09) 625 2440
Ph: (09) 263 5490
reception@arms-mrc.org.nz
manukau@arms-mrc.org.nz
For enquiries on driver licensing
for new residents to New Zealand visit
www.landtransport.govt.nz/travellers
or call 0800
822 422
For New Zealand’s road rules,
the Road Code is available
at most bookstores or go to
www.landtransport.govt.nz/roadcode
NS
DVICE
CITI
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www.arms-mrc.org.nz
A
Multilingual
Information Service
B U E A U
R
26 languages (09) 625 3090
Available by phone, face to face for migrants, refugees,
community groups and service providers
Language Line
A free telephone interpreting service
Co-located at ARMS, 532 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland
email durgar@arms-mrc.org.nz
To find out more, look us up www.languageline.govt.nz
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