Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
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seminars to help new settlers to understand the law and to provide information about the<br />
services needed to make <strong>Wellington</strong> their home.<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> Russian Club – ph 938 6762 or 934 8702<br />
Website: www.wellingtonrussianclub.co.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: The Russian Club is open to everyone who has an interest in Russia. We<br />
look into all aspects of Russian life such as entertainment, culture, traditions, and the arts.<br />
Our bi-weekly meetings have programmes targeting specific sections of the Russianspeaking<br />
community, such as elderly, people with disabilities, children, adopted children<br />
and new immigrants.<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> Somali <strong>Council</strong> – ph 380 2450<br />
Address Riddiford Hse<br />
94 Riddiford St<br />
Newtown<br />
Open Hours 9.00 4.00<br />
Social Worker 380 2452 Appointments necessary<br />
Email: <strong>Wellington</strong>somali@xtra.co.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: We provide a supported environment in which refugees and their families are<br />
empowered to explore and experience life in New Zealand to the full. We work with all<br />
members of our community who approach us for help and assistance and we are<br />
especially active in identifying the needs of women, youth and older people.<br />
Ethnic Forums<br />
Ethnic forums are a good opportunity for ethnic communities and <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
to share ideas and information. Discussion groups focus on a relevant theme and work to<br />
make recommendations that improve the lives of ethnic communities in <strong>Wellington</strong>. The<br />
forums are held several times a year.<br />
The <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>s’ Advisors contacts are listed below:<br />
Ethnic Communities Advisor ph 803 8326<br />
Maori Communities Advisor ph 803 8237<br />
Pacific Communities Advisor ph 803 8361<br />
Government Departments<br />
Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs – ph 473 4493<br />
Fax: 473 4301<br />
Address: Level 2, ASB House, 101-103 The Terrace, <strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Postal: PO Box 833, <strong>Wellington</strong> 6140<br />
Email: contact@minpac.govt.nz<br />
Website: www.minpac.govt.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: This ministry exists to promote the development of Pacific people in New<br />
Zealand.<br />
Office Of Ethnic Affairs – ph 495 7200<br />
Fax: 495 7231<br />
Address: 46 Waring Taylor Street, Department of <strong>In</strong>ternal Affairs, PO Box 805,<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Email: ethnic.affairs@dia.govt.nz<br />
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