坐公交巴士游惠灵顿2月26日 is cancelled due to chch earthquake

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Explore Wellington City

Public transport orientation tour Saturday 26 February, 9am–2pm


visit the Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre and learn about varied indoor activities
take a guided tour at the Newtown Library and find out more about its services
have fun, meet other newcomers and learn how to get around Wellington city, your new home, by bus
enjoy a Kiwi BBQ at Shorland Park in Island Bay.

This tour is open to families who have moved from overseas and those who have come from other regions within New Zealand.


For more information and to register call Andi on 803 8330 or email
settlementsupport@wcc.govt.nz
Numbers are limited, so you will need to register by 12 noon on Thursday
24 February.

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SSNZ informs you that the Public Transport Orientation Tour on Saturday for newcomers in Wellington is postponed due to the Christchurch earthquake until further notice. Many staff members across the Council are involved in relief efforts and are putting in long hours to assist in a number of ways.





Support for newcomers affected by the earthquake:



If you are unable to contact a friend or relative in the Christchurch area, call the Red Cross Person Enquiry Line 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276). Red Cross will be able to tell you if they have registered with Civil Defence. Please do this before reporting friends and relatives missing.

People enquiring from outside of New Zealand should call +64 7 850 2199



A special phone help-line has been set up for people seeking information about Government services and support. It is 0800 77 9997



For those with limited English skills you can phone the interpreting service Language Line The interpretation service is normally available on weekdays between 9am and 6pm and those hours are now being extended for five hours on Saturdays, between 9am and 2pm. To find out what agencies offer assistance in your language visit www.languageline.govt.nz







Visa extensions for foreign nationals affected by earthquake

Immigration New Zealand is issuing automatic six month visa extensions for any foreign national whose work, visitor or student visa application cannot be processed because of the Christchurch earthquake. "Immigration New Zealand's central Christchurch office in the Crystal Plaza building is unable to be accessed for safety reasons. 2000 temporary visa applications are in that office. ...