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New Settlers
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Launch of the Settlement Support HB's Newcomer's Guide |
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Guide Hawke's Bay 2007 was launched on Tuesday 27/11/07 in
Hastings Library with a very special event organised by
Nina Siers, Settlement Support Hawke's Bay Co-ordinator.
This was a culmination of the work carried out by
Settlement Support Hawke's Bay over the last year, and is
aimed at introducing new settlers to the region and
assisting them in understanding the services and support
available to them.
It was a truly
international evening with speeches, entertainment, food
and wine. In keeping with Kiwi custom, visitors "brought a
plate", with the delicious food representing all the many
different cultures present.
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The evening began with a Karakia by Rawiri Andrews,
followed by waiata by the Hastings District Council Nga
Kaiwaiata Pai group, (including library staff) who are
taking part in a Te Reo course. |
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Claire Hatfield (Napier City
Council) introduced Judi Altinkaya Director of the
Settlement Division, Department of Labour.
Judi "launched" the Newcomer's
Guide and spoke about the importance of assisting new
migrants as they learn about their new country.
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As part of the ceremony Judy
Altinkaya cut a cake.
The evening was a
co-operative effort involving Napier City Council,
Hastings District Council and the Department of Labour.
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Nina presented retiring
Hastings Library Community Librarian Brenda Ebbeling with
a bouquet, acknowledging the work Brenda has done in
establishing two special collections in Hastings Library,
the ESOL Collection (English for Speakers of Other
Languages) and the Community Languages Collection, and the
special interest Brenda has taken in liaising with
Settlement Support Hawke's Bay. |
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The Thai Community then shared with us two dances:
"Rum Perd Wong Larng" is a
dance performed at the opening of any special ceremony,
and "Rum Serng" is a celebration dance from Northeast
Thailand.
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A dancer from the Bangladesh
Community entertained an appreciative audience.
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The evening finished with La Paloma singing a variety of
songs from different countries. |
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Language Line |
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Hastings District Libraries are now participating in
Language Line, along with the Hastings District Council.
Language Line is a telephone interpreting service
to improve communication between our patrons and library staff.
There is no charge to patrons.
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Language Line allows patrons with little or no English
to ask for a telephone interpreter. Using a professional
interpreter is particularly important in the following
situations:
- Sensitive issues
- Explaining client's rights and obligations
- In times of stress
- The information to be discussed is complex and detailed.
Please visit your library and ask at the desk for the
language you want. We will access the telephone interpreting service,
and should have an interpreter online very quickly.
Language Line is only available from Monday to
Friday 9am - 6pm.
More information on Language Line >>
Languages available on Language Line >>
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Settlement Support |
Above:
Nina Siers
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Settlement Support Hawke's Bay has been
established to provide migrants and refugees with information and services,
with Nina Siers as Co-ordinator.
The goal is to connect these new settlers with
existing services within local communities.
If you are a migrant or refugee and have any questions about services
available to you, you can call Nina at 835 2723 or 027 484 3306 to make an
appointment to meet her in your library.
More information on Settlement Support Hawke's Bay >>
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Library Services |
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ESOL - Hastings Library's
ESOL collection (English for
Speakers of Other Languages)
Community Languages - Hastings Library
collection of books in other languages
Left: Nina presented retiring
Hastings Library Community Librarian Brenda Ebbeling with
a bouquet, acknowledging the work Brenda has done in
establishing these two special collections in Hastings Library,
and the
interest Brenda has taken in liaising with
Settlement Support Hawke's Bay. |
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Hastings Voices
Project Book Launched
Hastings Library
and ESOL interest groups organised a special project
called Hastings Voices.
Local school children who
do not speak English as a first language
contributed to a booklet "Food from our country",
published in-house with support and funding from
Hastings Altrusa.
The theme is "Food from my
country" and each child contributed a recipe from
their country of origin, a short description of
themselves and a photo.
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