Migrant & Ethnic Support - General

Planet FM is a not-for-profit community based radio station that is accessible online via their website for individuals outside of the Auckland region. Community groups and individuals who otherwise have little or no access to the airwaves broadcast material in more than 30 languages on Planet FM.

ALACINC is a social services provider that supports migrant and refugees, mainly from Latin America, throughout their settlement process in New Zealand. Its multi-disciplinary staff provides holistic attention to clients' needs through intervention tasks on a case by case basis; and, prevention/education workshops concerning domestic violence, community capacity building, positive parenting skills, labor exploitation, etc.

Asian Family Services (AFS) provides:• Asian Helpline: nationwide free and confidential support to Asians living in New Zealand. Monday - Friday 9am-8pm • Counselling: including over the phone counselling or via video calls, text or online messaging. Monday- Friday 9am-5pmTheir services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi. An interpreter can be arranged for other languages.

CAB helps people to know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. Providing people with the confidence and support they need to take action. The service is free, confidential and independent. In simple language this means they will answer any question, or help with any problem you may have.Please phone 0800 377 222 to locate your nearest CAB or visit their website www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/

English Language Partners offer online (available throughout Tai Tokerau) and face to face (available in Whangarei and Kerikeri) courses.Their volunteers and professional teachers deliver a range of English-language programmes in partnership with refugee and migrant learners. These programmes equip learners with the skills to participate in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Fijian Community Group is a network for Fijians living in Whangarei. The group meets the second Sunday of every month. Contact Sila for more information.

Filipino Support provide support to new Filipino migrants in Whangarei.

HRC's purpose is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. They work for a free, fair, safe and just New Zealand, where diversity is valued and human dignity and rights are respected. HRC has the power to resolve disputes relating to unlawful discrimination. If you believe you have been discriminated against please contact the Commission. Language Line interpreting service and sign language interpreters are available.

Latinos en Whangārei is a network of Latinos, including those in the community who are interested in the Latino culture. Latinos en Whangārei organises and provides monthly social gatherings and wider community events to connect Latinos here in Whangārei with the local community in order to celebrate, share and promote the diversity, richness and beauty that is the Latino Culture here in Northland.

The Ministry for Ethnic Communities is chief advisor to the Government on ethnic diversity and the inclusion of ethnic communities in wider society.They provide information, advice and services to, and for, ethnic communities in New Zealand and administer funds to support community development and social cohesion.

Multicultural Whangārei is a not-for-profit community based organisation supporting migrants and newcomers to Whangārei with their settlement process. They promote positive race relations through community education, ensuring people of all ethnicities feel able to actively contribute to their adopted community. Multicultural Whangārei provides cultural programmes, language classes, family events, employment assistance, support services, information & referrals, immigration clinic and a newcomer's network.

The New Zealand Newcomers Network is a network of groups throughout New Zealand welcoming newcomers. Whether you're new to New Zealand or just to your region, the New Zealand Newcomers Network helps you find community and connections; ease your transition, meet people and make friends.Visit their website to find/join your local Newcomers group.

Planet FM is a not-for-profit community based radio station that is accessible to the Tai Tokerau Northland community via the Planet FM website. Community groups and individuals who otherwise have little or no access to the airwaves broadcast material in more than 30 languages on Plant FM.

Shakti provide a multilingual 24-hour national crisis call helpine. They provide intervention and prevention around family violence for women, children, young people and families from Asian, Middle Eastern and African communities.

SriLankaNZ (ශ්‍රී LankaNZ) is the free distributed Sri Lankan Community Newspaper within New Zealand. ශ්‍රී LankaNZ is a bi-monthly newspaper that reaches out to readers of all ages and lifestyles with a wide range of articles in both English and Sinhala, providing entertainment and education.

The Fono provides Whanau Resilience for Pasifika Families in the Northland region.

WINGS is a community based non-profit organisation for women. A friendship network where women can exchange traditions and knowledge, share settlement issues, build connections and create a sense of belonging in their community. WINGS welcome women from all around the world and all parts of New Zealand. It is a great way to meet people and to become a part of the local community.