March 2011 Newsletter

‘Let us pray for the people in Christchurch who are physically and psychologically affected by the earthquake last Tuesday 22 Feb
2011. ’

Cook Islands Mini Dance Competition

Friday 04 March. 5-9pm at Cook Islands Community Hall 101A Clayton Road. Tarere Ura Kuki Airani.
There are three categories: 1. Girls action song and slow drum dance; boys pee and slow drum dance.
2. Fast drum dance. 3. World Rugby Cup Theme catwalk. Cost: $5 (adults) and gold coin donation
(children). This is a fundraiser for the umu-pit project and a celebration of International Children’s
Day. Contact Tere Piua 021 0310837 email upokoina@xtra.co.nz

Children’s and Family Day

Sunday 06 March at The Redwoods. 10am-3pm. A free event celebrating National Children's Day -
theme for 2011 is love and affection. We are participating by running two activities- face painting
and cupcake decorating from 10am. Contact Susana on (021) 1593601 or email
rotorua@newcomers.co.nz Volunteer face painters are welcome to help.

A Carnival of Tapas
Sun-Tues 6-8 March. 5pm till close. In celebration of Carnaval, Sabroso will be offering a unique
menu of tapas from all over South America for three days leading up to Fat Tuesday. All proceeds
after food and beverage cost will be donated to Christchurch earthquake victims via Red Cross.
Book a table. Call (07) 3490591. Sabroso serves Latin American Cuisine at 1184 Haupapa Street.

U&I Football Cup 2011

Saturday 12 March at Neil Hunt Park, 10am-4pm organised by Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc.
(a.k.a. Multicultural Rotorua) to celebrate Race Relations Day and promote the values of cultural
diversity. This is a seven-a-side socio-cultural tournament. The theme for Race Relations Day 2011 is
'People in Harmony'. Hosted by Rotorua United Football Club and endorsed by Waikato Bay of
Plenty Football Federation. This event is our contribution to the NZ Diversity Action Programme in
2011. The winning team will qualify for the NZ Community Cup in November. For more info email
multiculturalrotorua@gmail.com or call Alexis LewGor (027)4494417 or Susana So (021)1593601

Green Walk
St. Patrick’s Day Walk. Thursday 17 March. 3pm-4:30pm. starting at Rotorua Arts Village 1240
Hinemaru St. Dress up in green costumes or simply wear anything green. You may have your face
painted with the colors of the Irish flag or choose to wave an Irish flag. We will walk to Hinemoa and
Arawa Streets (the start of the Cultural Heritage Trail), Maori Carvings, Prince's Gate Arches,
Ornamental Ponds and Gardens, Band Rotunda, Te Runanga Tea House, Malfroy Geyser, Site of the
Sanatorium, Blue Baths, Polynesian Spa and the Rotorua Museum. There will be an opportunity for
group photos. Then we will head back to the Arts Village for light tea and green cupcakes. Cost: gold
coin donation. Contact Susana So 0211593601 email rotorua@newcomers.co.nz

3-Day Walking Festival

Fri-Sun 18-20 March. The following walks will start at the Netherland Society Clubroom, Neil Hunt
Park Tarawera Road: Redwood Nocturnal Walk on Friday, Whakarewarewa Forest Walks 10-40km on
Saturday, Rotorua City Walks 10-30km on Sunday and Guided Forest Walk 22 km on Sunday
too.Times available on rotoruawalkingfestival.org.nz The International Walks on Sat-Sun are the
highlight of the Rotorua Walking Festival (11-20 March).

Multicultural Rotorua Newsletter March 2011

 Settlement Support Employment Workshops
There will be a series of employment workshops in March to help newcomers prepare and apply for
jobs- Writing a kiwi-style CV (Tuesday 15 March. 10am-12pm. 3rd Floor 1136 Arawa St), Tips for a Job
Interview and How to Gain Skills and Experience for the NZ Workplace (Wednesday 16 March. 11am-
12:30pm. Rotorua District Council/ Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa St) and an Employment Panel (Friday 18
March. 12 noon. Rotorua District Council/ Civic Centre 1061 Haupapa St). Call Heather McAllister,
Rotorua Settlement Support Coordinator, ph 350 0533 or visit her office at 3rd Floor 1136 Arawa Street to discuss your
interest. email ssnzrotorua@rdc.govt.nz to register. [more info]

Neighbours in our Community

Friday 25 March. 12:10-12:50pm at Rotorua Arts Village 1240 Hinemaru St. Elena from Kyrgyzstan will
share background information about her country, culture, customs and beliefs. Gain an insight into
the challenges of settling in a new homeland. Free to attend. BYO lunch, refreshments provided.
Contact Heather McAllister, Settlement Support Coordinator 348 4199 email
Heather.McAllister@rdc.govt.nz or Judy Winiata- English Language Partners Coordinator 350 2395 email
rotorua@englishlanguage.org.nz

Fashion Advice at Fashion Fields 21

‘We believe that every woman deserves to look smart, elegant and desirable. We believe that every
shape is beautiful. Learn to make the right choice of style and colour that suits your body shape. We
will dress you according to your age, shape, skin & hair colour, etc; you will experience the most
pleasant of customer service in our boutique. You will enjoy luxury fabrics in clothes that are made
and designed in Europe.’ – Ava Asby of Fashion Fields 21 is from Turkmenistan. Visit
fashionfields.com to view collection or walk in at 1160 Haupapa St. for fitting.

Free Health Care

Monday to Friday- 9am to 5pm. There is a Convenient Care Clinic based at Work and Income (WINZ)
1207 Pukuatua St. No appointment required. Walk in the main entrance, turn right. Quality care
delivered by Registered Nurses freely available to everyone (for now). Services include: Quit
smoking treatment & support, immunizations, lies and scabies treatment, throat or ear infections,
minor wounds and injuries, dressings, blood pressure, weighing, blood sugar check, asthma check, diabetes check, STI test,
pregnancy test, contraception and advice, cervical smears, mammogram referrals, health checks, health care advice, health
education and promotion, referrals to other Community Services and confidential chat. There are no doctors on site. No
prescriptions nor medical certificates. Contact Booboo- Community Worker, phone 9218079 email booboo@korowai.org.nz
For 24 hour Medical Service call Lakes Prime Care 3481000. Doctors 3488899 and Midwife 0800 births. In case of Emergency
call 111.

Susana So
Coordinator
Rotorua Newcomers Network
rotorua@newcomers.co.nz
(021) 1593601
facebook.com/RotoruaNewcomersNetwork
Managed by:
Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc.
Funded by Lottery Grants Board

Multicultural Rotorua Newsletter is published monthly by Rotorua Multicultural Council Inc. PO Box 86
Rotorua 3040. Charities Commission Number CC39743. Email: multiculturalrotorua@gmail.com
The Council meets every 1st Tuesday of the month 7:30pm at The Community House 1115 Haupapa St.
Funders: Rotorua Trust and COGS (Community Organisation Grant Scheme)
Migrant business or cultural matters, call (027)4494417 to speak to Alexis LewGor, Council President.
Justice of Peace services, call 3500209 extn 8035 to make an appointment to see Hari Chhagan QSM, JP
Free English class to local residents, call 3502395 to speak to Judy Winiata, English Language Partner
Multicultural Coordinator
Rotorua Newsletter March 2011