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Elections Information

Here are some info to get you and your communities voting ready; includes some information about the election process and how to vote.

Elections Information
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Have your say Auckland

Help shape the future of Auckland by giving your feedback around the Annual Budget and Water Strategy.

Have your say Auckland
Poynter Design
We are Belong Aotearoa.

A new brand name to suit the new strategy which is courageous new direction to address the prevalent barriers newcomers face when settling in New Zealand. 



We are Belong Aotearoa.

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Episode 11 #PassTheMic: Connection to Samoan and Chinese roots, community and leadership

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Episode 11 #PassTheMic: Connection to Samoan and Chinese roots, community and leadership

This episode, I chat to Ashley Petau-Ah Poe. Ashley is Samoan-Chinese, she grew up in Hong Kong and moved later to New Zealand. She's currently graduating with her law degree. And in this episode, we talk about the feeling of being displaced or not being connected to your Pacific roots, the whole idea of being a plastic Samoan and what it actually means, and then also finding a community of people who feel the same. We touch on good and bad leadership, and Ashley shares some examples of organisations that she loves. Lastly, we talk about that feeling of not doing enough or not knowing if your story is important enough to share. Welcome, Ashley.

Online and Digital Safety

With COVID-19 disrupting our daily lives, many people are spending more time glued to gadgets and computers. 'Screen addiction' is becoming a real problem, so it's more important than ever for children and adults alike to learn and develop healthier digital habits as well as reinforce tips about staying safe online.

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Activities for you to do with your kids at home

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School’s cancelled—what now?

Thanks to our Safari Multicultural Playgroup team we’ve put together some helpful links to keep your children learning and moving through play and active games. When schools reopen, your kids will return to classrooms with happy memories and sharp minds.

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Family / Domestic Violence Support during lockdown

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Shine Information

Specialist domestic violence service provider.

Women’s Refuge

New Zealand’s largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence.

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English Language Partners - COVID-19 Response

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Contact ELP's Centre Managers in Auckland to find out about their online English classes for adults from migrant and refugee backgrounds. 

ELP Central and West

ELP North Shore

ELP South Auckland

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Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) COVID-19 Resources

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There's also a RASNZ Support and Information Line for former refugees (0800 472 769, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) . They have also collated reliable information and resources on COVID-19, particularly relating to mental health and wellbeing, in different languages. Resources will be updated as new information becomes available.

A RASNZ developed fact sheet with eight tips for parents, including Keep calm, Listen, Reassure, Develop a routine and Connect. RASNZ has parenting tips available in multiple languages including:

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Engaging Diverse Voices in Policymaking

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Engaging Diverse Voices in Policymaking

On the 23rd August we convened a meeting that brought together a think tank of leaders from the community sector, central and local government, and academia - exchanging ideas and exploring solutions to ensure policymaking is inclusive and creates a sense of belonging for our multicultural ethnic communities.