Living and working on a New Zealand dairy farm - Settlement Support

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What is it like to live on a New Zeal<strong>and</strong> dairy farm? Most workers live on the farm in accommodation provided by their employer. This often means your family <strong>and</strong> home life, your social life <strong>and</strong> your work life are mixed together. Your employer must provide you with accommodation that is in good repair, comfortable, warm, well-equipped, <strong>and</strong> suitable for the number of people living in it. Most houses for rent in New Zeal<strong>and</strong> are unfurnished but your employer might provide some furniture <strong>and</strong> equipment for your house on the farm. It’s a good idea to check what will be provided before you leave for New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. You may have to buy: » curtains » beds, tables, chairs, sofa » pots <strong>and</strong> pans, plates, dishes, mugs, cutlery » bed sheets, towels, blankets or quilts, pillows » cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaner, broom, mop » television, computer, internet access Sometimes accommodation is shared with other workers <strong>and</strong> their families. Check with your employer before so you know what to expect before you arrive. 12 | A guide for migrant dairy farm workers
Isolation Dairy farms are often a long way from shops or schools. You may have to walk for half an hour to meet your next-door neighbours. It is easy to feel isolated. Your employer should be able to help you get around when you first arrive, but eventually you will need to have some transport so you can get into the nearest town to, for instance: » buy groceries » play sport » see the doctor » socialise with friends » take part in religious activities 13 | A guide for migrant dairy farm workers
Page 1 and 2: DOL 11919 JUN 12 A guide for migran
Page 3 and 4: Contents How can this guide help me
Page 5 and 6: What is it like working</st
Page 7 and 8: Looking after yourself As well as l
Page 9 and 10: A year on a dairy farm Weather Look
Page 11 and 12: New Zealand employ
Page 13: make sure you keep yourself safe Yo
Page 17 and 18: How much do things cost in New Zeal
Page 19 and 20: Will your family come too? Immigrat
Page 21 and 22: FARM JARGON Here are some examples
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Page 25 and 26: » If you want to live permanently
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