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 February 2014 Volume 9, Issue 2
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

From the SSNZ Coordinator in the Western Bay of Plenty Whats On in the SSNZ programme plus the next EthnicA Conference in Hamilton Getting Ahead in Job Search www.newkiwis.co.nz Networking and Social Connections
Carol Andersen SSNZ Co-ordinator Email: ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz Visit: www.migrantsupport.org.nz Connecting Migrants Locally"

I hear there is a keen volunteer moving to

Tauranga in March who is a former HR Recruitment person. Wonderful! The WING [Womens International Network Group] met on this last day of February and this was their first lunch meeting for 2014. Iryna Stewart hosted this occasion. This last day of summer!

Tena koutou katoa - (Greetings to everyone)

Weve hosted our first activity this year in the form of an Immigration NZ presentation and Q & A opportunity. Many thanks to Immigration NZ Services our guest speakers were two Senior Managers from the Hamilton office. It was a very enlightening morning for our mixed group of attendees. The mix took in professionals as well as migrants needing to have queries answered. So it is back to business as usual for our team in the office at Settlement Support NZ [SSNZ]. CV and Cover Letters assistance for Migrants Since the demise of a face to face service provided so well by our CareersNZ team, we at SSNZ seem to have a steady stream of job seekers wanting assistance with their CVs and cover letters. Job Mentor volunteers are also still wanted. If there is community assistance out there to help with CV writing and cover letters Id love to hear about it please. In the meantime, I am seriously considering running a workshop for job seekers during March. Ill advertise that as soon as possible. Voluntary Job Mentors programme at SSNZ Fortunately we have one active Job Mentor who has been very successful and appreciated by a small group of job seekers. It appears that we may be able to add to this team with another who has put up their hand and
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Join us on Facebook for updates, snippets and information, and dont forget to like us! http://www.facebook.com/SSNZ.Tauranga

Please note the Coordinators contact details on page 4 of this newsletter if you are new to Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty to be included if you would enjoy meeting other newcomers and not-so-newcomers. This group also has a Facebook address if youd like to keep in touch. Thank you Iryna for hosting the first meeting of WING for 2014.

Nga mihi

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

Supported by:

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Whats On!
Settlement Support NZ activities
Apologies to all as I am still working at confirming a Marae Visit for late March or early April Marae Visit. It shall begin with a Powhiri and I hope to give you some education about this protocol beforehand. More about that later in a separate flier. There is no charge involved but a koha will need to be contributed to the expenses for the Marae for the day. We will send out a flier with all details. You can register your interest at any time though. I will also need to give some information to anyone intending to attend, about protocols and what is expected of you for such a visit. [Details to be distributed on separate flier/invitation very soon]! EthnicA 2014 Conference - Hamilton April date TBC Connecting with Kiwi Culture workshop A favourite with very new arrivals making their home here as well as with those who might have been here for a little while and realise there is more to learn about our host culture.
Topics include How is New Zealand different Stages of culture shock and change Coping with change Into the future Networking: the key to success Using your skills What stops you using your skills?

It is designed to support you in developing your knowledge, skills and confidence to set and meet your goals for successful settlement and adjustment to life in New Zealand. A detailed invitation will be distributed in a week or two. Friday May 02 at 10.45 am to 1.15 pm Local Stakeholder Network Meeting addressed by senior personnel of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment [MBIE] to announce the changes in services to those migrating to NZ after June 30, 2014. Cost free for all members of the Stakeholder Network. Strictly limited numbers. Lunch provided at the venue which is at The Tauranga Club Inc. Level 5, 72 Devonport Rd, Tauranga

Building a Stronger New Zealand

Join us as we celebrate the contributions that people of many ethnicities are making to build a more inclusive and economically sustainable New Zealand. The 2014 EthnicA conference programme will feature ethnic leaders and professionals whose success is built on their ability to "walk in two worlds". Hear also from emerging young ethnic leaders about the New Zealand they are working to create and be challenged to consider your own 'right to lead'.
Saturday 5th April 2014 8:30am - 12:30pm

Novotel Hamilton Tainui 7 Alma Street Hamilton 3204 Register Here Event email: ethnic.affairs@dia.govt.nz
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Please register with the Settlement Support Coordinator, Carol Andersen at Email ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz Ph: 07 579 6532

Getting Ahead in Job Search

Getting ahead in Job Search

Business confidence is continuing to rise despite expectations interest rates will increase early in 2014 and a looming skills shortage. Reports of a growing skills shortage is reinforced in the finding that 31% of businesses are having difficulty finding employees with the right skills compared to 23% a year ago (Auckland Chamber of Commerce Business Confidence Survey , November 2013). Job opportunities are out there. Businesses are seeking skilled talents both locally and from overseas. Migrants continue to arrive on New Zealand shores seeking job opportunities every day. How can both parties find each other? If you are a new migrant jobseeker, the great news is that you are not alone on your job search journey. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce offers a couple of initiatives that can assist you

The first initiative is the website: www.newkiwis.co.nz

I guess you want to know whats different about New Kiwis and the other web based recruitment services? Well, heres why, every month, we have on average 256 people locally and 778 globally registering on the site:
The New Kiwis programme links jobseekers to our extensive network of Employers and vice versa. There is no-cost to the candidate or employer and the service leverages off our existing relationship with around 22,000 businesses around NZ. In NZ, a very high percentage of vacancies are not advertised in conventional ways here it is all about networks and networking. New Kiwis links you to our business networks under our brand and we can show you how to network in NZ.

The www.newkiwis.co.nz site and our services are for skilled and qualified candidates living in New Zealand (Local), and those who are in the process of emigrating (Global).

Employers love this service because it is free it saves them time and money because they can log into the site and search for candidates that meet their needs. Employers actually prefer not to advertise and this is why there are a limited of vacancies posted on the site. But Employers are actively using the site to search and download shortlists of candidates. Over 5,000 CVs are downloaded by employers and recruitment agencies each year and many more shortlisted and viewed. New Kiwis (www.newkiwis.co.nz) is a partnership project between the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Immigration New Zealand. The second initiative New Kiwi Career Success - is all about job search skills and strategies and also funded by Government. In Auckland: you can attend our 2.5 day course and on-going follow-up workshops at no cost where will cover everything from how to do your CV and cover letter through to cold-calling and networking. Outside Auckland / already working / offshore: you can access the New Kiwi Career Success online through: www.newkiwis.co.nz There is a link from the landing page for seekers or through the information centre. http://www.newkiwis.co.nz/local/job_seeker/online_course.aspx Need more information contact Cheng Goh on (09) 375 3929 or email cgoh@chamber.co.nz.
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LTURAL Networking and Social Connections

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

TAURANGA JAPANESE KIDS LIBRARY TANPOPO

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

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

Carol Andersen

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

Meet up groups

[for all genders]

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

Te Puke Toastmasters Club: meets weekly Meets at the Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 7pm - 8.30pm. Contacts; Kitty & John : 533-1620 Yi : liangyibeautiful685@yahoo.com Delwyn : 027 425 3526
Become a Volunteer Job Mentor for Settlement Support We are looking for patient and compassionate people to help support our migrant job seekers. If you think you have the skills we are looking for, are a people person who is keen to help and have a few hours a month to spare, get in touch with us. Phone or email Carol on 07 579 6532 or ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz

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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www.migrantsupport.org.nz
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