Multicultural NZ (Federation of Multicultural Councils Inc.) and the New Zealand Newcomers Network are to join forces, creating New Zealand’s largest and most far reaching national body concerned with the social and cultural welfare of migrants and newcomers.
Tayo Agunlejika, …
Multicultural New Zealand, with the support of New Zealand Newcomers Network, has created the ‘Most Neighbourly Morning Tea’. This is set to become an annual fundraising event.
MNZ Neighbourly Morning Tea info poster
Now we need everyone’s help to …
New Zealand Newcomers Network turns 10!
New Zealand Newcomers Network is a social network in the original sense of the word. It started with one small group in Nelson and now it is a national organisation with 36 allied regional …
10 years ago on the 3rd of June 2016, the Nelson Newcomers Network was established to help people new to the region to connect with other newcomers and make new friends. Fast track 10 years and the Nelson Newcomers Network …
The Waimate Newcomers Network featured in the Timaru Courier in March. Huge thanks to Rosie and Beverley for all their support.
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It’s been some time since the last news update – well, we have been very busy and now have 35 regional networks on offer, all around New Zealand!
We have two new, happy faces running NZNN too – Andreja Phillips …
Albany House Community centre ‘Good Vibrations’ group is helping new migrants settle into the community.…
Nelson/Tasman Newcomers Network wins a Trust Power volunteer award. The following article was published in The Nelson Leader on 31st July 2014.
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Thousands of migrants expected to resettle in Christchurch to help with the rebuild.
Read the full article in The Christchurch Press.
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The Rangiora Newcomers Network surprised their coordinator Sylvia Temple with a party to celebrate her milestone 80th birthday.
New Zealanders are the most transient people in the world, with a quarter of the population having moved to a different part of the country in the past five years, according to Gallup.
“More than 270 migrants from 43 different ethnic communities living in Dunedin have contributed to a report on social services for migrants in the city…” Otago Daily Times, Wed, 23 May 2012…
“The Dunedin Migrant Community Coordinator recognises the need for a Migrant Centre in Dunedin as a vital place for welcoming Newcomers.” Channel 9 – Dunedin TV
“The Multi Cultural Bite! Festival is a fantastic way to celebrate the diverse cultures in Mid Canterbury, race relations commissioner Joris de Bres says…” The Timaru Hearld
An article in the Marlborough Express, 17th January 2012 by IAN ALLEN
Marlburians don’t realise there is such a mix of people living here, says Marlborough Newcomers’ Network co-ordinator Margaret Western.
Ms Western said Blenheim was a very multicultural community …
