Waitakere New Settlers' Guide 2009 - Auckland Council

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Pre-school learning, child care and maternity supportWaitakere Online provides extensive information when it comes to finding suitable early childhoodlearning and childcare in Waitakere. More information can be found at www.waitakereonline.co.nzEarly Childhood Education Waitakere can help you find the right option for your family andprovides answers to frequently asked questions. To find out more go to www.eceexpress.co.nzChild, Youth and Family (CYF) is a government agency with responsibility for ensuring the safetyand wellbeing of young people. CYF has lot’s of resources on positive parenting and can provideadvice and guidance to parents on choosing a crèche, day care or after school care for childrenMore information can be found at www.cyf.govt.nzPlaycentres provide quality early childhood education and a cooperative family experience. To findout more and to find a Playcentre near you go to www.playcentre.org.nzIf you’re pregnant a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) is responsible for organising a woman’s maternitycare and choices. They provide information to assist with decision making during pregnancy,preparation for the birth and information on a wide range of matters including nutrition, painrelief, breastfeeding and immunisation. For more information phone 0800 MUM 2 BE (0800 686223).Plunket is New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for the development, health andwellbeing of children under 5 years. These services are available free to families. Plunket nursesprovide support through clinics and home visits and PlunketLine a free telephone advice service forparents. Plunket also organises car seat rental schemes, parent groups, parenting education and toylibraries. Plunket services are available at several locations in Waitakere. Check your Yellow PagesWest Auckland Directory for details.PlunketLineFreephone: 0800 933 922Web: www.plunket.org.nz22
Find employmentTo work in New Zealand you must have:• Citizenship in New Zealand or Australia, or• A residence permit, work permit or a Variation of Conditions that allows you to work on astudent or visitor permit.If you have any doubt about your eligibility to work in New Zealand, contact the New ZealandImmigration Service National Contact Centre on the following numbers:914 4100 if calling from within the Auckland area0508 558 855 if calling from within New Zealand but outside Auckland64 9 914 4100 if calling from outside New ZealandOr visit the website at www.immigration.govt.nz23
Page 1 and 2: WaitakereNew Settlers’ Guide2009
Page 3 and 4: ContentsIntroduction 1Mayoral Greet
Page 8: SECTION ONEWaitakere and New Zealan
Page 12 and 13: A short history of WaitakereTe Kawe
Page 14 and 15: Waitakere City CouncilNew Zealand h
Page 16 and 17: SECTION TWOImportant things to do f
Page 18 and 19: Open a bank accountIt is a good ide
Page 22 and 23: Housing New ZealandHousing New Zeal
Page 24 and 25: InsuranceNew Zealand is a safe coun
Page 28 and 29: QualificationsIt is important to ha
Page 31 and 32: Start a businessIf you’re interes
Page 34: Citizens Advice BureauYour local Ci
Page 38 and 39: Language Line - languages available
Page 40 and 41: Find a family doctor and healthcare
Page 42 and 43: Get to know your neighbours and mak
Page 44 and 45: Emergency informationPLEASE HELP ME
Page 46 and 47: Accident and sudden sicknessIn the
Page 48 and 49: • Do not carry a lot of credit ca
Page 50 and 51: Relationship safety and family viol
Page 52 and 53: SECTION FOUREveryday life and house
Page 54 and 55: Phone and Internet servicesNew Zeal
Page 56 and 57: Water servicesWaitakere City Counci
Page 58 and 59: Rubbish and recyclingWaitakere City
Page 60 and 61: NoiseUnder New Zealand’s environm
Page 62 and 63: Postal servicesIn addition to the r
Page 64 and 65: SECTION FIVEAn introduction to the
Page 66 and 67: To order the registration forms for
Page 68 and 69: SECTION SIXCommunity facilities and
Page 70 and 71: West Coast beachesWaitakere’s spe
Page 72 and 73: Global CaféFeaturing a live perfor
Page 74 and 75: Community HousesCommunity Houses ar
Page 76 and 77:
SECTION EIGHTGovernment servicesNew
Page 78 and 79:
Boat rampDangerSwimming not allowed
Page 80 and 81:
SECTION 10Some common phrases and t
Page 82 and 83:
78No worries - things will be okayO
Page 84 and 85:
An introduction to Te Reo, the Maor
Page 86 and 87:
82Your Notes
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