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latest workshops and events
january - june 2012
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Job Search Workshops for Migrants and
Refugees 9.00am - 2.00pm 8 May, 22 May, 4 June, 19 June |
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Free Legal Advice 2.00pm - 4.00pm Tuesdays Appointment required |
Free 20 minutes legal advice by AMICUS lawyer on immigration, human rights, contacts and employment, family and criminal courts, trusts etc. |
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Free Legal Advice 9.30am - 12.00pm Fridays Appointment required |
Free 10-minutes legal advice by Heval Hylan on immigration, refugee, contracts & employment, family court, trusts, etc. |
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Free Financial Advice 10.00am - 12.00pm Fridays Appointment required |
Free 30 minutes financial advice by Tina Chen on analyzing your financial situation, implementation of financial plan, budgeting, etc in English, Cantonese and Mandarin |
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Free English Advisory Clinics 10.30am - 3.00pm Tuesdays Appointment required |
Free 20 minutes consultation and referrals to suitable English courses. Not assessment. |
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Parenting Workshop 9.30am - 3.30pm Thursday 26 April Location: Hibiscus Room, Fickling Centre |
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Free Information Seminar on Rental and Property Income 9.30am - 12.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
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Accounting Workshop 9.30am - 2.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
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Employer's Tax and KiwiSaver Workshop - by IRD 9.00am - 12.30pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
Inland Revenue for new employers. All about tax codes, obligations, PAYE due dates, KiwiSaver, other deductions. Return filing procedures, IR- File options, KiwiSaver employer contributions with examples and notes. "Tools for business" - Inland Revenue's new online help. |
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Banking and Finance Workshop 9.30am - 2.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
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Home Ownership in NZ Workshop 9.00am - 4.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
Learn how to buy your first home in New Zealand, including getting mortgage, building and maintaining your home. Find out what the current market is like. How to find the perfect home in New Zealand. |
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Treaty of Waitangi 9.00am - 4.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
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Personal Financial Planning and Management 10.00am - 12.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
What is personal financial planning? Do you know your financial resources? How to manage your risks in life through insurance? DO you know how to protect your estate? Why do you need a retirement plan? What should you know for investment planning? |
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Kiwi Saver - Pesonal Tax and
Redundancy Tax Credits Workshop by IRD 9.30am - 12.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
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Legal Workshop: Working In New Zealand by Amicus Law 9.00am - 12.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
The recession has left many migrants feeling vulnerable when seeking employment. With the long term skill shortage list regularly reviewed, migrants feels that they are wasting their time coming here. This workshop seeks to explore available options for migrants and their employers when applying for work visas. |
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Career Development and Trainng: Workplace English,
Business and Hospitality 10.00am - 12.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
Wanted further career development and training opportunities? Wanted to improve your workplace English? Wanted to find out more about a degree in business management and hospitality? Chinese speaker available on site. |
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Pronunciation Guidance Course 4.00pm - 6.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed (5 weeks course; $195.00/ person) |
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To register for workshops at Three Kings Centre, please call on 09 625 2440 or email reception@arms-mrc.org.nz
| ARMS Manukau Centre | ||
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Job Search Workshops for Migrants and
Refugees 9.30am - 1.30pm Thursdays 3 May, 24 May, 7 June, 21 June |
FREE workshop to assist you with your Job Search
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ESOL Clinics 10.00am - 1.00pm Wednesdays 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May (2 May is at Highland Park) |
To improve your English for employment and settlement, we recommend a one-on-one consultation with an English Language Advisor that will provide you with:
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Business Taxation Clinic 2.00pm - 4.00pm Thursday 24 May |
This Clinic will give you the opportunity to meet with specialist from IRD individually for consultation on Income Tax, GST, PAYE and KiwiSaver. Make appointment with our friendly taxation specialist for help. |
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Business Tax Seminar 9.30am - 12.20pm Wednesday 2 May (Highland Park) |
Free seminar to learn all about: Business structures, Income Tax, GST, Online services, FREE tools and templates, Understand your business tax obligations, Getting systems in place for record keeping, Tax deductions specific to your business. |
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Employment Rights 10.00am - 1.00pm Tuesday 16 May |
Attend our FREE information workshop and learn more about the following: Employment Agreements; Minimum Wage rules; Types of leave; Terminating employment; Union rights; The role of the Employment Relations Service (ERS); Discrimination in recruitment and employment; What to do if you have a problem at work. Specialist Presenters will be there to answer any questions. |
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Your Rights 10.00am - 1.00pm Tuesday 22 May |
Attend our FREE information workshop and learn more about your general rights such as: Consumer rights; Health rights; Rights in employment; Rights in education; Social rights; How to get help when your rights are breached. Specialist Presenters will be there to answer any questions you may have. |
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3-days Finding a Job 9.30am - 4.00pm 14 - 16 May |
Practical job search advice on the New Zealand job market for migrants new to New Zealand of for those who are underemployed.
To register please contact Auckland Chamber of Commerce: Ph: 09 3066134 / Email: kcs@chamber.co.nz |
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First Home Buyer Workshop 9.00am - 4.00pm Friday 1 June |
The workshop is FREE for new migrants who want to know more about buying a house and home ownership in NZ. Information provided will help you to decide whether to rent or buy your own property. |
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Local Settlement Network Meeting
TOPIC: "Rights and Responsibilities of a New Zealander" 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 9 June |
For Service Providers, Newcomers, Employers Government and Non Government organisations in Manukau to come to learn together, share information and strengthen the network, talking on issues of social justice. |
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IT Specialists Workshop 1.00pm - 3.45pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
This workshop is designed for IT specialists who had experiences overseas or those who trained in IT fields. You will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers from IT companies or recruitment agencies. Attend our free information workshop and learn more about your general rights such as: Consumer rights; Health rights; Rights in employment; Rights in education; Social rights; How to get help when your rights are breached. Specialist Presenters will be there to answer any questions you may have. |
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Rental & Tenancy Workshop 10.00am - 1.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
This Workshop is developed to educate people living in rental properties on their rights and responsibilities.
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Banking and Finance Seminar 1.00pm - 3.45pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
Do you have experience working as specialist in Banking and Finance field? Or do you have qualification in Banking and Finance? Please come and join us in the Employment seminar for specialists in Banking and Finance. |
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IRD Workshop 9.30am - 12.30pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
Learn and about taxation and get your questions answered by an Inland Revue Department business tax facilitator. |
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Settlement information meeting 10.00am - 1.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
An opportunity to meet with other newcomers and service providers such as IRD, Work and Income, SSNZ, CAB, Education and Health. |
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Treaty of Waitangi 9.30am - 4.00pm Next Date to be Confirmed |
Helping the community to know more about this nation and opportunities for different ethnicities:
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To register for workshops at Manukau Centre, please call on 09 2635490, email manukau@arms-mrc.org.nz or fax on 09 2635491.
| ARMS North Shore Centre | ||
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Job Search Workshops for Migrants and
Refugees 9.30am -3.00pm 15 March, 12 April, 24 May, 4 June Location: Level 1, Norman King Building, Pearn Crescent, Northcote, North Shore |
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To register for workshops at North Shore Centre, please call on 09 625 2440 or email reception@arms-mrc.org.nz
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Job Search Workshops for Migrants and
Refugees 9.30am - 1.30pm 21 March, 19 April, 16 May Location: Waitakere Community Resource Centre, 8 Ratanui Street, Henderson |
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To register for workshops at Waitakere City, please call on 09 625 2440 or email reception@arms-mrc.org.nz
