If you’ve recently moved to New Zealand you probably have lots of questions about how things work. We run regular information sessions aimed at new migrants in our area, all migrants are welcome!
You can also call or come into the bureau if you want any information or assistance. You can also find more information for migrants elsewhere on our website.
Information Sessions
CAB Christchurch will hold a free information session on Visa Applications and Processing of Visas in New Zealand
Staff from Community Patrol, Christchurch Employers Chamber of Commerce and Wilkinsons English will deliver a short overview of their new programmes.
Certificate of Attendance and light dinner will be provided
Date: Sunday, 29 October 2017
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Venue: Hagley Community College Café, 510 Hagley Avenue, Addington
Lunch will be provided.
Certificate of attendance will be given to the participants.
Register your interest by contacting Vivian Booth (022 655 3744 or email migrant.cabchch@gmail.com) or Delia Richards, Philippines Culture and Sport (021 064 1868 or email philculspt@gmail.com).
Previous Information Sessions
Pacific Immigration and Settlement - 1 August 2017
Health and Wellbeing - 18 May 2017
Immigration and Workers Rights - 6 May 2017
Emergency Preparedness - 29 January 2017
This session covered:
- What are the main risks in Christchurch and Canterbury?
- What can you do to prepare for these risks?
- What equipment should you have in an emergency kit?
- And more
Law and Order - 18 September 2016
This session covered:
- road rules
- drink driving
- speeding
- cycling
Settling into New Zealand - 18th October 2015
Worker Rights and Responsibilities - 18th October 2015
Previous Workshops
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15 April 2015
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Schools
School organisation - Uniforms and stationery - Donations and other costs - Talking to teachers - Extra help for your child
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29 April 2015
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Healthcare in New Zealand
Preventative health model - Role of your doctor - Role of the hospital - Dentists and specialists - ACC
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6 May 2015
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Our New Zealand
Tangata whenua - Treaty of Waitangi - Migrants and refugees - Human Rights
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13 May 2015
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Getting ready for work
Minimum worker rights - Employment contracts - Volunteering
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20 May 2015
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Police and Law
Role of Police - Role of lawyers - Your rights - Going to Court
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27 May 2015
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Consumer and Finance
Consumer Guarantees Act - Insurance - Borrowing money
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3 June 2015
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Housing and Tenancy
Legal protections - Renting and Flatting - Rental agreements - Dealing with problems
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10 June 2015
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Civics
Government structure - Elections and census - Council services and bylaws - Community organisations
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