Manawatu Newcomers Newsletter #7 Friday 26 July 2013 · 2019-08-12 · Manawatu Newcomers...

Manawatu Newcomers Newsletter #7 Friday 26 July 2013

Physical Address

Manawatu Multicultural

Council Inc. (MMC) Community House 77-85 King Street

PO BOX 2031 PALMERSTON NORTH

E-mail: Manawatu @newcomers.co.nz

Greetings,

A warm welcome to our newest newcomers.

The newcomers programme is a Manawatu Multicultural Council programme to assist new arrivals settle in our City

by holding social events.

The highlight for the month of August is the Multicultural Council 20th anniversary celebration coming up on Satur-

day the 17th August at Travelodge from 2-5pm followed by a gourmet dinner and entertainment at Chinatown Restau-

rant from 6.30pm. You are all cordially invited!!!. The cost for the dinner is $20 and tickets are selling fast, please

book your ticket by contacting the Multicultural Centre on 358 1572 or e-mailing Shantona Poduval on coordina-

[email protected] .

Since its incorporation in 1993, the MMC has grown in its

stature, popularity and activities. The day will commemo-rate 20 years of its existence in getting involved with eth-

nic communities in Palmerston North and making a positive impact on our greater community by sharing and celebrat-

ing our diversity together. The event will be dedicated to representing the interests, concerns and aspirations of

those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as newly arrived migrants and refugees, particularly

those from non-English speaking backgrounds.

By being of service to newcomers, migrants, and refugees

for the last two decades, we have shown that the Multicul-

tural Council not only raises the profile and awareness of

the needs of ethnic groups and communities, but also un-

dertakes specific projects aimed at addressing the needs of

the multicultural communities, cultural support groups and

workshops in response to identified service gaps. The Cen-

tre is well recognized as the first stop for all new ethnic

groups to Palmerston North and is an efficiently run hub

which enjoys collaborative relationships with community

groups and strategic partners.

Please see more details further in this newsletter.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Shantona Poduval—MMCentre Coordinator


Jambo,

Hello everyone, My name is Lilian Obonyo, I am from Kenya and I arrived in New Zealand

4months ago with my partner. I wasn't very sure of what to expect. Coming from a tropical country, it was freezing cold for me, the first two weeks I spend indoors

and really didn’t want go out.

My partner’s colleague from Massey University told him about the Multicultural Cen-tre . He suggested to my partner that I should go to the Centre and that there is a

lady from Rwanda called Christine.

I decided to visit to Centre and I met Christine and got registered too. I told Chris-tine I’m looking for something to do in the community that I don’t want to sit bored

at home. That very moment she offered to drive me to the Refugee Services whom were looking for volunteers. Two weeks later, I attended the training with them and

started my work as a volunteer support worker, helping with the Afghanistan refu-

gees to settle well in the community.

I can say the Centre is life saver to me, I like the potluck dinners where I get to meet people from different nationalities, it makes me feel I’m not alone, that I have

a big family who loves and concerns about each other. The women groups are just amazing, I get to learn about different cultures and do-

ing art and craft together. The staff at the Centre are awesome, they always have time for everyone. Every time I visit I get big hugs and smiles.

I recently got a part-time job, thanks to good reference from the Centre. What I

can say is a big THANK YOU to the Multicultural Centre.

Lilian

In Her Own Words

Lilian at one of the Women’s Group activity

Kia Ora and Karibu, Lilian, and thank you for the generous comments about the

Multicultural Centre and the newcomers Programme. It was a real pleasure meet-ing and knowing you.

You came with the right attitude and everyone enjoys your very friendly company. You achieved so much within just 4 months. Good on you!!!

Christine


Nirmala Nand

Chairperson

[email protected]

3509110 ext.7580

Meriam Findlay

357 8700

[email protected]

Maria Rivera [email protected]

Carrol Chan [email protected]

Noorangi Puleosi 358 1572

[email protected]

Christine Mukabalinda 358 1572

[email protected] [email protected]

Newcomers Activities Coordinators

Kamusta,

Last month potluck dinner was

a celebration for our newcomers network.

It was also a night we got to

know new people who just moved to Palmerston North.

We enjoyed meeting Zoe and

her son from Danniverke who moved to town . I hope she will

come again to our potluck din-ner. Paul from Feilding enjoyed

sharing his story while having a

meal with us.

I am so grateful to Christine and Kathleen for remembering

my birthday and bringing a cake to make it more momentous.

Meriam Findlay

Potluck Dinner Update

Happy Birthday Meriam


There will be a free screening of the award winning NZ film "The Red House" on Fri-

day, August 9th at 7pm at the City library, followed by tea, coffee, biscuits and a talk via Skype with the director. The Red House takes Lee and Jia, a deeply-in-love

couple in their 60s, from their rural island home in NZ to big city China to visit Jia's parents, and asks the question: Is home where you are from or is it what you keep

inside you? A preview can be seen here: http://www.alyxduncan.com/directing.php?pid=4

This free film screening is brought to you by Engineers Without Borders NZ, a non-

profit organisation which connects, educates and empowers people in NZ and across the Pacific through humanitarian engineering. Humanitarian engineering uses a peo-

ple centered, strength based approach to improve community health, well being and opportunity. For more information please see our website: http://ewb.org.nz/

index.php/page/view/projects#

Is Home where your are from, or is it what you keep inside you? DO NOT MISS OUT!!!!

http://www.alyxduncan.com/directing.php?pid=4

http://www.alyxduncan.com/directing.php?pid=4

http://ewb.org.nz/index.php/page/view/projects

http://ewb.org.nz/index.php/page/view/projects


Sábado 27 Julio

2.30-3.30pm

Canta Conmigo

estará tocando música latina en vivo en el

Downtown International Carnival

Vengan a disfrutar y bailar para sacarse el frío!!

Saturday July 27th

2.30-3.30pm

Canta Conmigo

will be playing Latino music live at

Downtown International Carnival

Come to enjoy and dance!!

Downtown Mall: 38-60 Broadway Ave, PN. For more information, see flyer at-

tached.

LASO- Latin American Society


August 2013 Calendar of Events and Activities

Friday 2nd August and every Friday of the week Shared Lunch from 12 noon

@Manawatu Multicultural Centre Community House

77-85 King Street

Contact Noorangi or Christine

Friday 2nd August and every Friday of the week Art and Craft from 1-3pm


77-85 King Street Contact Christine or Noorangi

Wednesday the 7th August

Women’s Group – Latino Dance from 1-3pm @ Manawatu Multicultural Centre

Community House 77-85 King Street

Palmerston North

Contact Christine or Noorangi

Saturday 17th August MMC 20th Anniversary:

Celebration @ Travelodge Hotel 175-185 Cuba Street from 2-5pm Gourmet dinner@ Chinatown Restaurant from 6.30-9.30pm

Dinner cost $20.

Wednesday 21st August Coffee Morning from 10am


77-85 King Street Contact Maria, Carrol or Christine

Friday 30th August Potluck Dinner at 6pm

@ Te Manawa Museum 326 Main Street

Contact Meriam or Christine

Saturday 31st August Women Only Swimming Night from 6-8pm

Freyberg Community Pool Call Freyberg community Pool on 06 354 3856

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