February Newsletter
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Chinese New Year 2011 Banquet
Thursday 03 February. 6:30pm-7:30pm at New Zealand SUPREME Gourmet House Restaurant 1225 Amohau St. Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Golden Rabbit. Cost $35 per adult. For reservations call Susana (021) 1593601 or. Email [email protected]
Tree Planting Ceremony at Whakanuia 2011
Saturday 06 February. This year European migrants are invited by the people of TuhourangiNgati Wahiao of Whakarewarewa to a tree-planting ceremony where a migrant represents his birth country through planting young Manuka tree along the village’s nature walk. If you are from any of the following countries- Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Greenland, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Britain, Poland or Belgium, and would like to take part in the ceremony, call Alexis (027)4494417 email [email protected] All migrants and newcomers (Kiwi and Maori) are welcome to celebrate Waitangi Day at Whakarewarewa-The Living Thermal Village (17 Tryon St) There will be workshops, cultural performances and guided tours. Food available on site. Free for local residents (bring an ID) For more information about Whakanuia email Renee Raimona [email protected]
U&I Football Cup 2011 Registration
Registration for U&I Football Cup 2011 (formerly known as U&I Soccerfest) is now open for teams of seven- ideally representing a cultural group or composed of mixed cultural background- aged 14 above. Cost $20/team. Visit rotoruaunited.co.nz to download registration form and post to Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. PO Box 86 Rotorua 3040. The winning team will qualify for the New Zealand Community Football Cup in November. Registration closes Saturday 19 February. The Draw will be posted Saturday 26 February at rotoruaunited.co.nz This event will be on Saturday 12 March 1am-4pm, organised by Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. (a.k.a. Multicultural Rotorua) to celebrate Race Relations Day and promote the values of cultural diversity. The theme for Race Relations Day 2011 is 'People in Harmony'. Hosted by Rotorua United Football Club and now endorsed by Waikato BOP Football Federation. It is our contribution to the NZ Diversity Action Programme in 2011. . For enquiries and payment, email [email protected] or call Alexis LewGor (027)4494417 or Susana So (021)1593601.
Face-painting
Are you interested to help as a volunteer face painter at Childrens Day on Sunday 06 March at The Redwoods? Contact Susana on (021) 1593601 or email [email protected] Materials will be supplied.
Volunteer Model for Fashion Fields 21
Ava is looking for a volunteer female model 175cm tall, age around 25yrs to fit size 8 clothing and another one, age 25+ to fit size 14 clothing for a catalogue photoshoot. Younger model also welcome. Visit fashionfields.com to view collection or drop in at Fashion Fields 21 (1160 Haupapa St. Rotorua) for fitting. Phone 3481079 or email [email protected]
Multicultural Rotorua Newsletter February 2011
Free Health Care
Monday to Friday- 9am to 5pm. There is a Convenient Care Clinic based at Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) Building 1207 Pukuatua St. No appointment required. Walk in the main entrance, turn right. Quality care delivered by Registered Nurses freely available to everyone (for now). Services include: Quit smoking treatment & support, immunizations, lies and scabies treatment, throat or ear infections, minor wounds and injuries, dressings, blood pressure, weighing, blood sugar check, asthma check, diabetes check, STI test, pregnancy test, contraception and advice, cervical smears, mammogram referrals, health checks, health care advice, health education and promotion, referrals to other Community Services and confidential chat. There are no doctors on site. No prescriptions nor medical certificates. Contact Booboo- Community Worker phone 9218079 [email protected] To see a doctor, local adult residents (18 yrs above) pay $10 at Korowai Aroha Health Centre 1292 Hinemoa Street. Phone 3488454 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Closed Public Holidays. For 24 hour Medical Service call Lakes Prime Care 3481000. Doctors 3488899 and Midwife 0800 births. In case of Emergency call 111.
Settlement Support Employment Workshops
There will be a series of employment workshops in March to help newcomers prepare and apply for jobs- Writing a kiwi-style CV (Tuesday 15 March. 10am-12pm. 3rd Floor 1136 Arawa St), Tips for a Job Interview and How to Gain Skills and Experience for the NZ Workplace (Wednesday 16 March. 11am-12:30pm. Rotorua District Council/ Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa St) and an Employment Panel (Friday 18 March. 12 noon. Rotorua District Council/ Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa St). Call Heather McAllister, Rotorua Settlement Support Coordinator, ph 350 0533 or visit her office at 3rd Floor 1136 Arawa Street to discuss your interest. E: [email protected] to register. [more info]
creativerotorua.org.nz
information and contact details for artists, clubs and societies, arts trusts, musicians and performers, community artists and arts facilitators. Find out about community art events such as Art in the Park on Sunday 13 February. 10am-4pm at Te Runanga Tea House.
rotoruanz.com
go to the events tab and click on browse all events to know what’s happening in Rotorua, or to submit an event. Find out about various activity and event details as posted by organisers, such as Raggamuffin 2011 on Saturday 05 February. 11am ‘til 12am next day at Rotorua International Stadium, and more.
Susana So Coordinator Rotorua Newcomers Network [email protected] (021) 1593601 Managed by: Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. Funded by Lottery Grants Board
Multicultural Rotorua Newsletter is published monthly by Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. PO Box 86 Rotorua 3040. Charities Commission Number CC39743. Email: [email protected] The Council meets every first Tuesday of the month at The Community House 1115 Haupapa St. Rotorua.
Migrant business or cultural matters, call (027)4494417 to speak to Alexis LewGor, Council President. Justice of Peace services, call 3500209 extn 8035 to make an appointment to see Hari Chhagan QSM, JP Free English class to local residents, call 3502395 to speak to Judy Winiata, EnglishMulticultural Rotorua Newsletter February 2011 Language Partner Coordinator.
Thursday 03 February. 6:30pm-7:30pm at New Zealand SUPREME Gourmet House Restaurant 1225 Amohau St. Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Golden Rabbit. Cost $35 per adult. For reservations call Susana (021) 1593601 or. Email [email protected]
Tree Planting Ceremony at Whakanuia 2011
Saturday 06 February. This year European migrants are invited by the people of TuhourangiNgati Wahiao of Whakarewarewa to a tree-planting ceremony where a migrant represents his birth country through planting young Manuka tree along the village’s nature walk. If you are from any of the following countries- Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Greenland, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Britain, Poland or Belgium, and would like to take part in the ceremony, call Alexis (027)4494417 email [email protected] All migrants and newcomers (Kiwi and Maori) are welcome to celebrate Waitangi Day at Whakarewarewa-The Living Thermal Village (17 Tryon St) There will be workshops, cultural performances and guided tours. Food available on site. Free for local residents (bring an ID) For more information about Whakanuia email Renee Raimona [email protected]
U&I Football Cup 2011 Registration
Registration for U&I Football Cup 2011 (formerly known as U&I Soccerfest) is now open for teams of seven- ideally representing a cultural group or composed of mixed cultural background- aged 14 above. Cost $20/team. Visit rotoruaunited.co.nz to download registration form and post to Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. PO Box 86 Rotorua 3040. The winning team will qualify for the New Zealand Community Football Cup in November. Registration closes Saturday 19 February. The Draw will be posted Saturday 26 February at rotoruaunited.co.nz This event will be on Saturday 12 March 1am-4pm, organised by Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. (a.k.a. Multicultural Rotorua) to celebrate Race Relations Day and promote the values of cultural diversity. The theme for Race Relations Day 2011 is 'People in Harmony'. Hosted by Rotorua United Football Club and now endorsed by Waikato BOP Football Federation. It is our contribution to the NZ Diversity Action Programme in 2011. . For enquiries and payment, email [email protected] or call Alexis LewGor (027)4494417 or Susana So (021)1593601.
Face-painting
Are you interested to help as a volunteer face painter at Childrens Day on Sunday 06 March at The Redwoods? Contact Susana on (021) 1593601 or email [email protected] Materials will be supplied.
Volunteer Model for Fashion Fields 21
Ava is looking for a volunteer female model 175cm tall, age around 25yrs to fit size 8 clothing and another one, age 25+ to fit size 14 clothing for a catalogue photoshoot. Younger model also welcome. Visit fashionfields.com to view collection or drop in at Fashion Fields 21 (1160 Haupapa St. Rotorua) for fitting. Phone 3481079 or email [email protected]
Multicultural Rotorua Newsletter February 2011
Free Health Care
Monday to Friday- 9am to 5pm. There is a Convenient Care Clinic based at Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) Building 1207 Pukuatua St. No appointment required. Walk in the main entrance, turn right. Quality care delivered by Registered Nurses freely available to everyone (for now). Services include: Quit smoking treatment & support, immunizations, lies and scabies treatment, throat or ear infections, minor wounds and injuries, dressings, blood pressure, weighing, blood sugar check, asthma check, diabetes check, STI test, pregnancy test, contraception and advice, cervical smears, mammogram referrals, health checks, health care advice, health education and promotion, referrals to other Community Services and confidential chat. There are no doctors on site. No prescriptions nor medical certificates. Contact Booboo- Community Worker phone 9218079 [email protected] To see a doctor, local adult residents (18 yrs above) pay $10 at Korowai Aroha Health Centre 1292 Hinemoa Street. Phone 3488454 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Closed Public Holidays. For 24 hour Medical Service call Lakes Prime Care 3481000. Doctors 3488899 and Midwife 0800 births. In case of Emergency call 111.
Settlement Support Employment Workshops
There will be a series of employment workshops in March to help newcomers prepare and apply for jobs- Writing a kiwi-style CV (Tuesday 15 March. 10am-12pm. 3rd Floor 1136 Arawa St), Tips for a Job Interview and How to Gain Skills and Experience for the NZ Workplace (Wednesday 16 March. 11am-12:30pm. Rotorua District Council/ Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa St) and an Employment Panel (Friday 18 March. 12 noon. Rotorua District Council/ Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa St). Call Heather McAllister, Rotorua Settlement Support Coordinator, ph 350 0533 or visit her office at 3rd Floor 1136 Arawa Street to discuss your interest. E: [email protected] to register. [more info]
creativerotorua.org.nz
information and contact details for artists, clubs and societies, arts trusts, musicians and performers, community artists and arts facilitators. Find out about community art events such as Art in the Park on Sunday 13 February. 10am-4pm at Te Runanga Tea House.
rotoruanz.com
go to the events tab and click on browse all events to know what’s happening in Rotorua, or to submit an event. Find out about various activity and event details as posted by organisers, such as Raggamuffin 2011 on Saturday 05 February. 11am ‘til 12am next day at Rotorua International Stadium, and more.
Susana So Coordinator Rotorua Newcomers Network [email protected] (021) 1593601 Managed by: Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. Funded by Lottery Grants Board
Multicultural Rotorua Newsletter is published monthly by Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. PO Box 86 Rotorua 3040. Charities Commission Number CC39743. Email: [email protected] The Council meets every first Tuesday of the month at The Community House 1115 Haupapa St. Rotorua.
Migrant business or cultural matters, call (027)4494417 to speak to Alexis LewGor, Council President. Justice of Peace services, call 3500209 extn 8035 to make an appointment to see Hari Chhagan QSM, JP Free English class to local residents, call 3502395 to speak to Judy Winiata, EnglishMulticultural Rotorua Newsletter February 2011 Language Partner Coordinator.
