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Boundary Road, Hamilton
PO Box 4340, Hamilton 3247, New Zealand
Phone: (07) 853 2192
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Email: info@wmrc.org.nz
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 21:27
Powhiri for Refugee Arrivals at Kirikiroa Marae
New refugee arrivals from Burma and Congro Brazaville will be received by Refugee Services Waikato and welcomed at the Kirikiriroa Marae on Friday, 24 February at 10 am.
Antonio Gutierres, former Prime Minister of Portugal and currently High Commissioner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), who is on a state visit to New Zealand, will be in attendance. Aside from Refugee Services, national, regional and local representatives from government will also be in attendance.
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:49
WMRC Farewells SSNZ Coordinator
The Waikato Migrant Resource Centre farewells Lucia Reijgersberg, SSNZ Coordinator on Tuesday, 21 February.
Lucia, who has been in the role of SSNZ Coordinator since it was established in 2005 as a new project to bring a clear point of contact and consistent information to new migrants. Lucia Reijgersberg took on the role in Hamilton and has now held it for nearly seven years. During that time she has brought agencies together and enabled new migrants to the Hamilton area to access the information they need to settle successfully here. Her work has made a huge difference to the lives of many migrants. She has embraced her role with enthusiasm, efficiency and heartfelt sincerity. Lucia has worked tirelessly to build up strong relationships across the settlement sector and leaves the service in a very good place.
Joris De Bres, Race Relations Commissioner, Human Rights Commission, has expressed his appreciation for her contribution to settlement and Race Relations in the region.
We wish her well as she embarks on a new journey.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012 19:33
Waitangi Day Celebration - Where is our place?
Waitangai Day Celebrations at the Civic Square started with a whakatau at 7 am attended by ethnic community representatives.
This year's celebration was organised by Hamilton City Council, Te Runaga O Kirikiriroa and Te Pune Kokiri. The low key opening included a short message from Her Worship the Mayor as well as messages from Kreshnan Rengasamy, Tamil Society President and Dr. Rachel Simon-Kumar, School of Social Sciences, Waikato University. Both speakers talked about the importance of the Treaty and its role as a 'living document accommodating change' while people build relationships, acknowledging differences and respecting each other as Tangata Tiriti - people of the Treaty.
To read Dr. Rachel Kumar's message click here.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:49
Treaty Workshop on Waitangi Day
Tena koutou,
There is an opportunity to attend a free 2 hour workshop on the Treaty of Waitangi on Waitangi Day arranged by Hamilton City Council (9am, Garden Place. The workshop uses interactive ‘speed learning’ techniques, so will be interesting for all ages (12 and over), and levels of English language ability.
Topics include language of the treaty, flags, laws and visions for the future. Please encourage your colleagues, students and family to make the most of this opportunity!
The workshop is based on the popular Tangata Tiriti-Treaty People methodology, using new learning techniques - of special interest to those who teach about the Treaty.
To register or enquire, contact Debbie Lascelles, DDI: 07 838 6455 Mob: 021 243 9217 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 11:23
Movie Night on Saturday
Come to the Waikato Migrant Resource Centre for a movie night. Meet newcomers and learn about other cultures. The movie "Kite Runner" set in Afghanistan is based on the novel of the same title written by Khaled Hosseini. The show which will be on on Saturday, 4 February 7 - 9 PM, is organised by the Newcomers Network with the support of Settlement Support NZ.
A gold coin donation is most welcome and you can also bring nibbles to share.
Thursday, 26 January 2012 11:34
FREE FUNDING WORKSHOPS
Community groups looking for funding are invited to come to a friendly 'hands on" workshop presented by local community fundholders. This will be at the Waikato Migrant Resource Centre on Boundary Road, on Wednesday, 8 February from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Unlike previous years, this workshop covers not only Basic Funding but also Accountability and Reporting, as well as Sustainable Funding.
RSVP is essential as numbers are limited. For more information or to register phone: Sandra Larsen or Rongo Kirkwood, Funding Advisors on 07 838 2660.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 09:43
Kung Hei Fat Choi 2012
Kung Hei Fat Choi 2012
Year of the Water Dragon
Thursday, 22 December 2011 18:19
International Xmas Day - Venue Changed
Venue for the International Christmas Celebration tomorrow 24 December, will now be held at the Waikato Migrant Resource Center instead of the Hamilton Gardens.
It will still be from 4 to 8 pm. This information is from Banafsheh Ahmadi, Manager, NZ Ethnic Social Services. Come and join this international celebration.
Monday, 19 December 2011 16:26
Season's Greetings
Thursday, 15 December 2011 14:37
Trust Welcomes Dennis Yeung to the Board
The HMS Trust welcomes the presence of Deniss Yeung to the Trust Board.
Dennis Yeung currently works as Principal Lecturer in Wintec. He is not unfamiliar to the work of the Trust having been involved in its early history. Aside from lecturing he is also involved in other civic organisations such as the Rotary Club of Fairfield.
