Promotes awareness and acceptance of a multicultural society, and co-operates with central and local government agencies and voluntary organisations in the promotion of awareness and acceptance of a multicultural society. Promotes social and cultural life within the community. Part of the larger group of NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils. CMC supports the Christchurch City Council’s … Continued
Ring the Help Desk number above for complaints of discrimination based on sex, marital status, religious or ethical belief, race and colour, ethnic or national origins, age, disability, family status, political opinion, employment status, sexual orientation. In public life the Act covers: Employment, e.g. Hiring & firing employees etc; Education, e.g. Student applications; Access to … Continued
For calls outside Auckland the New Zealand Immigration Service operate a Migrant Helpline on 0508 55 88 55. Mobile ‘Phones please call the Auckland telephone number 09 914 4100. Welcome to Christchurch Area Office The Area Office is responsible for processing temporary visa applications for the extended Canterbury, West Coast and Nelson / Marlborough regions. … Continued
A supportive social group who enjoy celebrating the Dutch culture and hold events to bring Dutch migrants together; also for support for any Dutch people who need help with stress or want to speak to someone in their own language. Friendly support network contact person the Secretary Desiree Ellery 3238641
A sub group of Eldercare Canterbury. The community working together to integrate & improve health services for the well being of Canterbury’s older people. Contact Kirsten for meeting dates & times.
Swimming for girls, women and under 5 year olds. Private swimming area. $2 per person $1 school age, under 5 free. During school terms – Saturday 3pm to 4 pm at Aqua Gym, 459 Cashel St, Christchurch. Run by Christchurch Resettlement Services.
Exercises for women aged 50+ from refugee or migrant backgrounds. Run by Christchurch Resettlement Services. FREE. Held Tuesdays 11am till 11:55am and Thursdays 10:45am till 11:30am at YMCA 12 Hereford Street Street. (Christchurch Resettlement Services address is Level 1 283 Lincoln Road Addington 8024)
A community-based organisation helping refugees and migrants to learn English and to start their new life in New Zealand. English lessons are offered in classes, online or 1-1 at the learner’s home. All services are free to NZ residents and citizens. Options are available for all levels and preferred study days/times, including Literacy, General English, … Continued
The Friendly Support Network is an organisation run by voluntary workers who are trained to give help and support in situations of need or stress to people of mainly Dutch descent. The help or support is generally of a moral rather than financial nature. We are a charitable organisation.
All queries regarding immigration issues or applications currently in progress should be directed to the Immigration Contact Centre. Please call 0508 55 88 55 from within New Zealand, or 0064 9 914 4100 from outside of New Zealand. The Immigration Contact Centre is available from 6.00am Monday to midnight on Saturday. If you need personalised … Continued
