The first step
Immigration New Zealand welcomes new migrants who will contribute their valuable skills and qualifications, setting up a business or making a financial investment.
If you are looking to come to work in New Zealand, either short term or long term, there is information about working, living and studying in New Zealand, and advice for new migrants at Immigration New Zealand and New Zealand Now. An immigration advisor may also be able to assist you. Take a look at the Immigration Advisers Authority for a list of licensed advisers.
When you arrive...
Settling in a new community can be a challenging process as there are a host of things that are new and lots of everyday issues that aren’t always that easy to find out about. Finding out where to go to get advice on basics such as local schooling, rental accommodation, childcare or health services can often prove surprisingly difficult.
Settlement Support – Whangarei provides a free information service to help you, as a new resident, migrant and newcomer. We offer:
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information and referral services
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workshops and information seminars
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network meetings where migrants, services and the community meet to discuss settlement issues and share information
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a newsletter to keep you informed about seminars, activities and events coming up
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free resources including the New Settlers’ Guide and Welcome Information Pack
Find out more at Settlement Support - Whangarei.
The New Settlers’ Guide
A brilliant free booklet, for newcomers that provides you with invaluable local information and advice, from how to open a bank account, get a tax number and find a place to live, to advice about healthcare and starting a business.
You can view or download the Guide here or contact the Settlement Support Office for a copy.
Settlement Support - Whangarei
71 Bank Street
Whangarei
Phone + 64 9 470 3056
Email ssnzwhangarei@wdc.govt.nz
The Guide is also available from the i-SITE Whangarei, 92 Otaika Road. Whangarei.
More information about Whangarei
Whangarei District Council (WDC) is the local government body for the Whangarei District. Find out information about land rates, parks, community safety and support, disability services and lots more.
Whangarei Migrant Centre is a one-stop-shop for migrants and newcomers and has been providing support and information to migrants since 2007.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has a wealth of information about your rights, health support and services, finanace, education, clubs, legal issues and more.
Links to other support services
Language Line is a telephone interpreter service to help people who speak no or very little english. The service is free and offered in 44 languages. Phone 0800 656 656
Language Link is a Multi-Lingual Language Service - a telephone interpreting service - available at Citizens Advice Bureau and Settlement Support.
The Translation Service offers skilled translators who can translate any type of document from and/or into over 70 languages.
Other Government Services
For information on becoming a New Zealand citizen, go to the Department of Internal Affairs.
To apply for a New Zealand passport you must be a New Zealand citizen. For more information go to New Zealand Passports.
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a list of Embassies and Diplomat and Consular offices represented in New Zealand.
In New Zealand it is illegal to disrminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion or family status, and other things. If you feel you have been discriminated against contact the Human Rights Commission.
Consumer Affairs and the Commerce Commission provide information and assistance about your rights as a consumer.
More Live / Work and Do Business
Other sections of this website also provide you information about education and schools, renting or buying a home, finding work or starting a business and much more. Please take a look...
Living in Whangarei
Working in Whangarei
Do Business in Whangarei
