IF YOURE HERE TO STAY WERE HERE TO HELP

The Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty Newsletter connecting migrants and their families to local information and service providers for settlement needs
Newsletter August 2013 Volume 8, Issue 8
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

From the SSNZ Team in the Western Bay of Plenty News and Snippets Cultural Clipboard Networking and Social Connections
Carol Andersen SSNZ Co-ordinator Email: ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz Visit: www.migrantsupport.org.nz Connecting Migrants Locally"

We are applauding a few achievements for our local initiative!

We are almost two months into our new financial year and we have already presented to two groups of service providers and have a third before the end of August - this time will be a half day workshop to social work students. It looks to be a busy year for our small team at Settlement Support NZ. It is very pleasing to be invited by service provider organisations or employers and be able to demonstrate the resources and suggestions we have to offer to both of these groups as well as to our migrant clients. That suggests we have a multi-pronged mandate within our contract of delivery to the Western Bay of Plenty region and we are pleased to have this opportunity to assist our host community to understand and welcome our changing demographic in the area. Another success we celebrate is a change to the SmartGrowth strategic plan 2013. Migrants are here to stay and newcomers will increase as the need for skills increases over the next years. Our team and partners acknowledge some of the differences we have made, and together we work hard to achieve more education and training toward being a welcoming community as we open our doors wider to make newcomers feel at home. We need and want them to stay because they like us and want to make their contribution to their new chosen home. Our message is also applicable to NZ Ex Pats returning to our shores to be with their families and bring up their own children at home. That means we are also available as a service to welcome our returning NZers to a lifestyle they knew and enjoyed in their own younger lives before they went offshore to earn the bigger money and see the world.
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Helen Gould Settlement Support NZ Information & Communications Officer Email: ssnzio@ymcatauranga.org.nz

Tena koutou katoa - (Greetings to everyone) I am now back at work having spent a wonderful four weeks away with my family. I travelled with my Mum and Dad and my three children to the UK to stay with my brother and his family, calling in at Shanghai on the way and via Paris and Hong Kong on the way back. We were blessed not only with being in England for the birth of the new prince, Prince George, but also to have experienced one of the best spells of summer weather in almost forty years. Wherever we went we had hot sunny weather with not a day of rain the whole time we were away. My two boys, who had never been to the UK before, are now under the misguided opinion that the weather in England is always hot and sunny!! It was truly lovely to return to New Zealand and our first weekend home was crisp and sunny not at all like winter! We discovered that while travel broadens the mind and provides fantastic experiences, it also makes you appreciate what you have at home! ~ Helen

Carol and Helen

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

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News & Snippets

Te Puke Law for Lunch
Te Puke Library Tuesday 27 August 12.00pm-1.00pm
Employment Rights and Employment Wrongs Common employee issues, employment agreements and resolving problems. Presented by Baywide Community Law Service For more info call Baywide Community Law Service: 07 571 6812

Success for Submission to SmartGrowth Strategic Plan

We are delighted to note that in the latest draft of the SmartGrowth strategic plan, following on from our written and oral submissions, there is a new sub-section introduced into the Building the Community section entitled Cultural Diversity. The new sub-section acknowledges that cultural diversity in our region is increasing and that this needs to be embraced and that a cultural diversity fund should be established to assist in raising awareness of ethnic cultures in Tauranga, in-depth research on the impact of immigration on the demographic structure of the region and to support communication and developing relationships with all ethnic communities. The plan also aims to assess the value migrant workers add to the western Bay economy.

Make a date with your money !!

The Tauranga Budget Advisory Service is about to begin a new campaign aimed at encouraging all households to become financially literate and to promote the positives about being smart with your money inviting everyone to Make a Date with Your Money. The service is hoping to rid itself of the image that it works only with beneficiaries but that in fact their messages and advice are relevant to everyone and that most people would benefit from setting and sticking to financial goals. The Tauranga Budget Advisory Service has 27 volunteer budget advisors ready to work with people in the region. They are based at the Historic Village, Seventeenth Avenue (and have drop in clinics in Merivale, Welcome Bay and Bayfair) and are open from Monday Friday from 9.00am-3.30pm. The service can be contacted on 07 578 0969 or by emailing info@tgabudget.org.nz. Tauranga Budget Advisory Service BA5 Tauranga Budget Advisory Service is hosting the next Chamber of Commerce Business After Five (BA5) event at the Historic Village Hall on Wednesday 4 September from 5.15pm-7.00pm. Come along to hear more about their wonderful service and to be in to win a free financial literacy presentation. To register visit the Chamber of Commerces registration page: www.tauranga.org.nz
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Looking for excellent administrators? We are frequently in contact with potential employees of a high calibre for various administrative and other positions.
Currently we are in contact with two NZ Resident returnees to Tauranga who are job seeking preferably in a medical environment. Both would like to work part-time in a medical centre or similar. Jen has experience running the filing systems at large diagnostic practices in Tauranga and in Perth, Australia. Her references are impeccable as an efficient woman who just gets on with the job, owns her work situation and is a loyal employee. Pam is a former registered nurse who recently held a position as receptionist in a medical practice with some minor nursing duties. Pam would also like to work part-time but is open to negotiation. Please contact me if you are interested in an interview with either of these women. Marie is a young woman who has migrated to NZ and is a NZ Resident. Recently Marie held a responsible temporary position as receptionist and administrator at the front desk of a busy, charitable trust. This was a multi-tasking job for which she took full responsibility whilst the permanent employee was away. She was always smiling, didnt get flustered and sorted out all tasks efficiently. She so impressed with her capabilities that we include her here.

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Katikati Newcomers Network Ladies Shared Lunch

Employers Corner

6th September 2013 Time: 12:00~2:00pm Place: Red Cross Office (6 Kea Street, Katikati) Please bring a plate of food for a shared lunch and bring friends too if you want! All welcome! Any nationality, any age! New arrival or oldhand? Everyone welcome to make new friends in Katikati. Have a chat with a friendly group!
Contact Janet Smith 07 571 6419 for more info or see you there!

Tauranga Night market

Grand Opening!!
Saturday 31 August 2013 Every Saturday Night 5pm to 11pm Elizabeth Car Park Stall holders: entry 1st Ave Contact: Ross 0226167899 Email: info@kiwinightmarket.co.nz Sign up now and reserve you stall site or come along and enjoy the evening!

A few facts about Thailand

Did you know that Thailands name in the Thai language is Prathet Thai, which means Land of the Free? It is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by a European nation. Thailand is also home to the worlds largest gold Buddha, the largest crocodile farm, the largest restaurant, the longest single-span suspension bridge, and the worlds tallest hotel! There is a significant Thai community here in the Bay of Plenty and we are privileged to know many of its members.

What is a night market?

Night markets usually have amazing food stalls cooking up tasty snacks and delicacies as well as arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, fashion accessories, and fresh produce stalls. Markets often have free live entertainment, cultural performers, fortune tellers, foot massage and airbrush tattoos. The market is a great night out for the whole family. Lets see what the Tauranga Night Market has to offer!
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Thailand is the 51st largest country in the world by area and the 20th largest by population.
Capital City: Population: Square km: Climate: Drives: Currency: Official languages: Bangkok 66,720,153 513,120 km2 tropical and characterized by monsoons on the left Baht Thai

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For other Whats On events in the region, please visit the websites below for lots of activities for all the family
Tourism BOP Events Visit their website at: http://www.bayofplentynz.com For Arts and Culture events visit www.creativetauranga.org.nz For other things to do, places to go, places to shop and eat, try this website www.bestoftauranga.com For information about Katikati and Te Puke and whats on, visit http://www.tepuke.co.nz/ http://www.katikati.org.nz/ Look at the Community newspapers each week. Theyre really comprehensive and contain sections about Whats On in the region A great way to meet others City On its Feet is co-ordinated by Nicki Miller. There is a group to suit you daytime, after work and even for pram walkers! Visit their website for lots more information www.cityonitsfeet.org.nz Or call them at Phone: 07 578 9610 Baywide Community Law Service FREE Immigration Clinic every Friday, 63 Willow St. 571 6812, appointments are necessary. Clinic every Tues at Te Puke Clinic, 573 5614 and every Thurs at Katikati, 549 0399 Wednesday Walking Group Every Wed at Palmers Garden Centre, Welcome Bay. Leave at 9am for walks of approx 1 hour. Slow, medium, & quick walkers. Cost Free, apart from coffee afterwards. Occasional walks outside the district. All welcome. Mike at 07 543 4733 or email: pellmell@ihug.co.nz TAURANGA TOASTMASTERS http://www.taurangatoastmasters.co.nz Where: Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave, Tauranga Time: 7.30 pm every Tuesday except during the Christmas and New Year period Members and guests are encouraged to arrive at 7.15pm Guests are Welcome. At our friendly club evenings you will be able to meet our members and see for yourself how our club operates. We are very supportive and there is never any obligation to do anything you choose not to do and we will support and encourage you to achieve the goals you have set yourself.

TAURANGA JAPANESE KIDS LIBRARY TANPOPO

Mokuyou-Tanpopo Story time & play for small kids Every Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm Doyoubi-Tanpopo Story time & craft or cultural event for big kids 2nd Saturday of the month 1.30pm-4.00pm For more info contact Miki Murase Phone: 07 571 8822

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

Carol Andersen or Helen Gould

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

ETHNIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday 5 October 2013 Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park 6-a-side $120 per team Mens/Womens/Mixed Divisions www.volleyballbop.co.nz manager@volleyballbop.co.nz 021 12312 333
LIONS CLUB Tauranga City Sunrise: Do good and have fun Meeting Times st rd 6.30am 1 and 3 Tuesday of the month Oak Tree Restaurant, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd , Tauranga Club President: Brian Hammond Phone: 07 5715258 Mobile: 027 441 3931

SSNZ Contact Centre YMCA Tauranga Phone: 07 579 6532 428 Devonport Road Mobile: 027 578 9272 TAURANGA Fax: 07 577 6475 . Email: ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz For local settlement information, visit:
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