1. Settlement Support New Zealand
Auckland City – Tāmaki-makau-rau
Pepuere (February) 2011/Issue 26
Haere Mai, Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Kei te pēhea koutou? How are you all? Welcome to the twenty-sixth Settlement
Support New Zealand—Auckland City Newsletter.
The purpose of this newsletter is to provide you with information about what
Settlement Support – Auckland City does, and where you can find information
about employment, education, health services and many other aspects of
settling in New Zealand. This is also an opportunity to share with you the
services and activities available around Auckland City.
Bevan Chuang, Settlement
Support Coordinator – Please feel free to pass on this newsletter onto friends, family and community
Auckland City colleagues.
Updates from Settlement Support New Zealand – Auckland City
Client and Service Providers Enquiries
150 people visited SSNZ Auckland City/ARMS Three Kings during December2010
and 71 in January 2011. 105 and 61 of them respectively were first time clients.
Close to 40% of the clients contacted SSNZ Auckland about finding employment,
12% required interpretation or translation services, 10% wanted information about
cultural/community, 7% wanted information about learning English.
The majority of our clients in December - January were from China (24%), India
(15%), South Africa (5%), Philippines and Malaysia (4% each). Many of them have
permanent residence in New Zealand, 29% were family members of skilled
migrants, and 20% were skilled migrants. 14% had work permits and 6% on visitor permits.
Almost 52.5% of the clients had been in New Zealand less than 2 years, with 9.5% having been here longer than 2 years and 32%
more than 5 years.
There were 18 service providers to service providers referrals from 7 service providers, related to cultural/community, finding
employment, and learning English.
From Settlement Support New Zealand – Waitakere
Are you Japanese speaking and is looking to start a small business or work from home business? Would you be interested to find
out more about it? Please contact ssnzwaitakere@gmail.com (Japanese OK) if you are interested and wanted to find out more.
Gong Xi Fa Cai – Happy Chinese New Year!
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Year of the Rabbit as a sign of prosperity and luck and has officially started on 3 February
2011.
2011 marks the Year of the Rabbit. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are said to be very
articulate, talented and ambitious. They are admirable, trustworthy and are often financially
lucky. Some of the famous people born in the Year of the Rabbit include Albert Einstein, Frank
Sinatra, Pope Benedict XVI, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Tiger
Woods, and Whitney Houston. Read more about Chinese New Year on http://bit.ly/iiYBav.
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Don’t forget to check out the annual Lantern Festival is on at the Albert Park from 18 – 20
February. It officially marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. For more information,
visit Asia:NZ Foundation’s website: http://bit.ly/g4Bz4G .

2. News
Annual PLT Migration by country and by visa type
In 2010, the highest net inflow of migrants was from India (6,300). This surpassed the net inflow from the United Kingdom, which dropped
from 9,100 in 2009 to 5,300 in 2010. Almost three quarters of migrants arriving from India had student visas. There was also a net inflow
from China (3,600) in 2010.
The net PLT outflow to Australia was 21,000 in 2010, above the outflow in 2009 (18,000), but still well below the outflow in 2008 (35,400).
The latest net outflow saw 36,800 departures to Australia offset by 15,800 arrivals from Australia. In both directions, most migrants were
New Zealand citizens.
In 2010, 29,000 PLT arrivals were Australian or New Zealand citizens. Of the remaining 53,500 migrants, most arrived on:
 work visas (19,600)
 student visas (16,500)
 residence visas (12,800)
 visitor visas (4,000).
Compared with 2009, fewer migrants arrived on the following visa types: work (down 2,300), residence (down 1,000), and visitor (down
500) visas; more migrants arrived on student visas (up 800).
Visit www.statistics.govt.nz for further information about permanent long term migration.
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New visa, reduced red tape for foreign students
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Less red tape and a new visa will make it easier for international students to study in New Zealand says Immigration Minister Jonathan
Coleman.
Under the new Immigration Act, which recently came into effect, interim visas can be granted to students while their applications are being
processed. The frequency for which police and medical certificates must be provided is also being extended.
The changes, which commence in February 2011, will help boost the $2 billion a year export education market, says Dr Coleman.
‘’Interim visas mean students can still study here lawfully while their application is being processed, provided that they are lawfully in New
Zealand when they apply.
‘’They’ll still have to meet all our standard criteria, but the visa provides peace of mind for students and makes the enrolment process
smoother for education providers.’’
Interim visas may not be granted if Immigration New Zealand has significant concerns regarding an applicant. In 2009/10 Immigration New
Zealand approved nearly 94,000 student visa applications, of which 65,500 were from full fee-paying international students.
Dr Coleman says fee-paying foreign students will only have to provide police and medical certificates every three years, rather than every
two years as at present.
‘’These certificates can be expensive for students to obtain, and sometimes applications are returned because certificates have expired.
This change will make it that bit easier and cheaper. Now a student studying for a Bachelor’s degree at university will only have to provide
one medical certificate at the beginning, rather than a second one part way through their study.’’

3. What’s Coming Up?
Workshops
*All free and conducted in English unless otherwise stated.
Job Search Workshop
1st and 14th February, 9.30am—3.00pm
Workshop to assist with your job search. Held in conjunction with Career Services and the
Auckland Chamber of Commerce and other agencies.
Legal Clinics
Fridays, 9.30am—12.00pm
Heval Hylan, Principal of Hylan Law Barrister & Solicitor, will be providing free 10-minutes legal
advice on immigration, family law, contract, trusts and other areas of law in general.
Free Counselling Services to support newcomers to New Zealand
Fridays, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Making a new life in a foreign country can sometimes be difficult to cope with and can
sometimes feel overwhelming. Talking with someone who understands may help you
to make sense of what’s happening and assist you to move forward with confidence
and hope. Bookings Essential
Free English Advisory Clinics
Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Do you have questions about your English skills? Do you require referral to suitable providers
and course? Our English language Advisor can provide you with a 20 minutes consultation and
referrals to suitable providers and courses. Note: For individual consultation and assessment,
please contact ARMS Reception for further information.
Buying Your First Home
Saturday 19th February, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Learn how to buy your first home in New Zealand. Including getting mortgage, building and
maintaining your home. Find out what the current market is. How to find the perfect home in
New Zealand.
National Bank – Business Start Up (Conducted in Mandarin Chinese)
Thursday, 23rd February, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Workshop aimed at people who wanted to start up their own business in New Zealand. What do
you need to know when you buy a business? What do you need to know about franchise in New
Zealand? What are some of the issues you need to be aware of?
Treaty of Waitangi Workshop
Saturday, 25th February, 9.00am – 3.00pm
Learn more about the history of New Zealand. Find out what the Treaty of Waitangi means for
you as a new New Zealander. Learn how to respond to questions about the Treaty in job
interviews. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.
For more information or to register contact ARMS on 09 625 2440 or reception@arms-mrc.org.nz.
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4. Free
English Language Class
for new refugees and migrants (MUST have proof of Permanent Residency)
who need English language & settlement support
This course will begin on February 2nd, 2011, at AUT University City campus.
It will be taught over 7 weeks and total 100 hours of tuition.
For information
Beverley.roser@aut.ac.nz
Phone Beverley Roser 921 9999 ext 6807
or
fill out the form below and take it to
AUT Tower (Cnr Wakefield & Rutland St, City) Reception 8th floor
Or
Post to: Beverley Roser (D71) AUT, Private Bag 92006, Wellesley St 1020.
Cut here ……………………………………………………………………………………
AUT Languages
English Language
for new refugees and migrants (with Permanent Residency) Free
who need English language & settlement support
First Name: ……………………………… Last Name:…………………………..
Address:…………………………………………….…………………………………
Home phone……………………… Mobile phone………………….….
First Language…………………… Arrival in NZ ………………….….
Please take this form to AUT Tower, cnr Wakefield & Rutland St, 8th Floor Reception, Auckland City.
or
Post to: Beverley Roser (D71) AUT, Private Bag 92006, Wellesley St 1020.
We will phone you to talk about your application.

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6. Strengthening Relationships
Schizophrenia Awareness Presentation
Free 30 minute presentation for workplaces, clubs, groups, and other organisations.
Offered at your premises for groups from 6 to 20 people (larger groups by negotiation)
Limited number available so booking essential
This presentation will offer:
• A greater understanding of schizophrenia
and psychosis.
• Ways to identifying early warning signs and
pathways to support services.
• A simple and practical communication tool Schizophrenia Awareness Week
‘Strengthening Relationships’
that aims to strengthen relationships. 14th – 20th March
“If you change the way you look at things, To book simply contact
SFMI Auckland
the things you look at change.” Ph: (09) 378 9134
Wayne Dyer Email: admin@sfauckland.org.nz
About Supporting Families in Mental Illness – Auckland
Supporting Families exists to enhance the competence and resilience of families and whanau
to meet the challenges of mental illness. For more information visit sfauckland.org.nz
Schizophrenia Awareness Week exists to give information and educational opportunities on
schizophrenia to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by families and whanau.

7. “If you change the way you look at things,
the things you look at change.”
Wayne Dyer
Strengthening Relationships
Schizophrenia Awareness Presentation
Free 30 minute presentation for workplaces, clubs, groups, and other organisations.
Offered at your premises for groups from 6 to 20 people (larger groups by negotiation)
Limited number available so booking essential
Schizophrenia Awareness Week This presentation will give your organisation
‘Strengthening Relationships’ a greater understanding of schizophrenia and
14th – 20th March
psychosis, including identifying early warning
signs and pathways to support services. It will
also offer a simple and practical communica-
tion tool that aims to strengthen relationships
and improve your ability to achieve successful
outcomes.
About Supporting Families in Mental Illness – Auckland
Supporting Families exists to enhance the competence and resil-
ience of families and whanau to meet the challenges of mental
illness. We resource families and whanau to support recovery by
offering free support, education and information, as well as pro-
moting the rights and needs of individuals and families affected
by mental illness. For more information visit sfauckland.org.nz
Schizophrenia Awareness Week exists to give information and
educational opportunities on schizophrenia to reduce the stigma
and discrimination faced by families and whanau. Often created
through lack of knowledge and misunderstandings around mental
To book simply contact illness, stigma and discrimination can cause barriers to accessing
SFMI Auckland appropriate supports and treatments, leading to isolation.
Ph: (09) 378 9134
Email: admin@sfauckland.org.nz Do you see the
Person or the
Label?
“People with serious mental illness are not ill in isolation. Their
families, extended whanau, and significant others, whatever they
think about the illness, cannot escape being affected by it. The
lives of people with serious mental illness are inextricably involved
with the lives of those they love and care for, and the lives of those
who love and care about them.”
Mental Health Commission

8. Super Size My
NetworksHui
Disability Providers
How can we work together more effectively across Auckland?
What does the new Auckland structure mean to your or your
organisation?
To find out how come and hear our panel
discussion while networking with Providers
across Auckland
What:
Auckland Hui Cost:
FREE, lunch included
When:
24th March 2011 Other:
Registrations by Fri 18 March to
Where:
AMI Netball Centre,44 Northcote Rd, Natalie Brunzel
Takapuna Natalie@yesdisability.org.nz or
Time:
9.30am - 4.30pm
PH 09 414 5360 or
janine@phab.org.nz
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