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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
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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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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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Ministry of Health Resources

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Easy to read information around COVID-19:

  • What is Coronavirus and COVID-19

  • Alert Level 4 explained

  • Looking after yourself when you are sick

  • Looking after how you are feeling while staying at home

Kia ora, At this tough time, it's more important than ever for us to be kind, keep in touch and band together. Here we share some of the simple things we can do to look after ourselves and others. We all see things a little differently – but we will get through this, together.

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Youthtown programmes now online and free

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Youthtown Programmes for all ages 5-18 are now coming into homes for free. Youthtown Connect is being run across a number of online platforms, to encourage maximum participation. There's something new every afternoon and everyone is welcome.

  • Your local Youthtown FaceBook : to suit our 5-12’s

  • Your local Youthtown Instagram : to suit our 13-18’s

  • YouTube : YouthtownConnect : something for everyone! 

  • WeChat : a voice for our Chinese community

  • Live Zoom spaces : safe, live spaces for each programme site

For more information, email: info@youthtown.org.nz

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Information about RainbowYOUTH services - COVID-19 Response

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For a list organisations of social services available for queer, gender-diverse & intersex young people across Aotearoa.

Youth workers are all working digitally, providing 1:1 support for young people and whanau around gender and sexuality by video call, phone or email. People can self refer via email support@ry.org.nz.

Join RainbowYOUTH’s Discord server where over 250 young people from around the country are connecting and chatting about a variety of topics ( staff moderate this). More info and guide for how to sign up in button below.

Information for young people about services that are available and key Covid-19 updates are available (updated regularly.

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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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NZ Government official Unite Against COVID-19 website

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For the latest, up-to-date information on COVID-19. 

Simple tips to keep yourself safe while at the supermarket and for when you get your groceries home. Includes:

  • How to prepare so you can get in and out quickly

  • Tips to keep 2 metres away from other shoppers and supermarket staff

  • Hygiene tips for while you shop

  • What to do with your groceries when you get home.

The Government and the Police are continuing to take family violence and sexual violence very seriously. Family violence and sexual violence services are essential services and will remain available, even if services need to be delivered in different ways. This info talks about what to do if you or someone else is in danger, and the helplines that are available for those needing help.

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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.