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New Coasters Newsletter March & April 2017 Kia Ora and Haere Mai! In March it will be five years since I started working for New Coasters – time for a bit of reflection… Since it was founded in early 2009, our little organisation has been through some interesting phases and developments, but overall we have grown steadily. Since re-opening after the Christmas break this year we have already had 25 people signing up to become group members and attend some of our various activities! We now have more than 2 dozen volunteers helping us out at different levels and there’s no shortage of ideas for future projects… Most importantly we want to increase (grow ) our community involvements and make sure people are well connected within the West Coast – no matter for how long they’ve lived here! We want to see our multicultural social network growing and continuing to make a difference in people’s lives. We are also very happy and fairly proud of the personal growth we see in many of our group members – you develop new skills, friendships and more whilst settling into our area. One of many definitions of growth is “the process of increasing in amount, value, or importance”. Many newcomers make great contributions by volunteering, starting innovative projects and bringing fresh ideas and skills with them. They are invaluable for our local communities – their efforts help to develop a sense of belonging and pride and grow the attraction of the area. Having said that, growth and changes can be somewhat scary, too, because it involves a certain degree of exposure and uncertainty… “The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself.” C. JoyBell C. We are happy to help and support you throwing yourself onto and into things! Let’s grow together Birte Welcome Newcomers! We are an informal social network which supports people in Greymouth, Hokitika and surrounding areas. ‘Newcomers’ can help you get in touch with others, meet local people, find out about clubs and organisations and help you feel at home in your new environment. Please feel free to come along to our activities or contact us. Contact us: Newcomers Network Greymouth / New Coasters 38 Albert Street, Greymouth 03 7686580 or 027 4070302 (also WhatsApp) Newcomers Network Hokitika/ New Coasters 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika (WestREAP) 03 755 8700 Email: [email protected] Web: www.newcomers.co.nz New Coasters like us for up-to-date information Opening Times of our office vary depending on other events. I’m usually in Greymouth on Monday and Wednesday or Thursday, sometimes Friday, whereas on Tuesdays you should find me in Hokitika… For details see poster @ the office or contact me to make an appointment.
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New Coasters Newsletter March & April 2017
Kia Ora and Haere Mai! In March it will be five years since I started working for New Coasters –
time for a bit of reflection…
Since it was founded in early 2009, our little organisation has been
through some interesting phases and developments, but overall we have
grown steadily. Since re-opening after the Christmas break this year we
have already had 25 people signing up to become group members and
attend some of our various activities! We now have more than 2 dozen
volunteers helping us out at different levels and there’s no shortage of
ideas for future projects…
Most importantly we want to increase (grow ) our community
involvements and make sure people are well connected within the West
Coast – no matter for how long they’ve lived here! We want to see our
multicultural social network growing and continuing to make a
difference in people’s lives. We are also very happy and fairly proud of
the personal growth we see in many of our group members – you
develop new skills, friendships and more whilst settling into our area.
One of many definitions of growth is “the process of increasing in amount,
value, or importance”. Many newcomers make great contributions by
volunteering, starting innovative projects and bringing fresh ideas and
skills with them. They are invaluable for our local communities – their
efforts help to develop a sense of belonging and pride and grow the
attraction of the area. Having said that, growth and changes can be
somewhat scary, too, because it involves a certain degree of exposure
and uncertainty…
“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself.” C. JoyBell C. We are happy to help and support you throwing yourself onto and into
things! Let’s grow together Birte
Welcome Newcomers!
We are an informal social
network which supports
people in Greymouth,
Hokitika and surrounding
areas. ‘Newcomers’ can
help you get in touch
with others, meet local
people, find out about
clubs and organisations
and help you feel at
home in your new
environment. Please feel
free to come along to our
activities or contact us.
Contact us: Newcomers Network
Greymouth / New Coasters
38 Albert Street, Greymouth
03 7686580 or 027 4070302 (also WhatsApp)
Newcomers Network
Hokitika/ New Coasters
72 Tudor Street, Hokitika
(WestREAP) 03 755 8700
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.newcomers.co.nz
New Coasters like us for up-to-date information
Opening Times of our
office vary depending on
other events. I’m usually in
Greymouth on Monday and
Wednesday or Thursday,
sometimes Friday, whereas
on Tuesdays you should
find me in Hokitika…
For details see poster @
the office or contact me to
make an appointment.
New Coasters Newsletter March & April 2017
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Stories... We all have our stories. Stories why we did certain things (or why not), experiences we had, secrets, funny and sad encounters in our lives. I often get to hear parts of your personal stories – why you’ve moved here and what happened to you along the way... I think many of those stories a truly interesting and touching. Every family on the Coast has their settlement story – some of it happened 150 years ago, some 15 days ago - but we often have more in common than we think. I’d like to share more of those stories with the wider community as they would be eye-opening and helpful to grow together as a community. If you are willing to share yours, please get in touch…
A better world... Speeches can be powerful – they make us think, act and they can initiate change. From new and unexpected voices will come discoveries that can help a school, a community, even a country. Small voices add up. 15th March marks World Speech Day. This year’s theme is “A better world” and the Grey District library will hold an event. Contact [email protected] to find out more details.
Growing our communities... After a couple of very successful public meetings we are happy to continue supporting the new ‘Incredible Edible West Coast’ action group. Aim is to grow more fruit & vegetables around our towns which has many benefits. Plans are to have working bees, revamp existing raised beds, have more helping hands in the community garden, create a local food map and more. The group is looking for people with a wide range of skills and resources (not just gardeners), so get in touch via [email protected] or contact Jenny: 027 4836639. Don’t forget: IF YOU EAT, YOU’RE IN!
Take a seat... At a recent walk around town I was truly surprised to see how many neglected looking benches there are around Greymouth CBD . Wouldn’t it be nice to adopt a bench, to pep it up and make sure the bench and its surroundings invite to sit down, rest or chat? Let me know your thoughts!
What else is happening:
One of our latest project ideas is to develop a
calendar including lots of YOUR photos, stories,
recipes, tips AND interesting community
information! Who wants to support this fundraiser
for 2018? We are open to any ideas & suggestions!
BIKES for newcomers… Do you have a bike in your garage you don’t need any more? We have a few people who would love to use it as
they don’t have driver’s licenses yet…
Tutors for cooking sessions wanted! Do you like to cook (and bake)? Would you feel confident to teach others some dishes from your home country? WestREAP and New Coasters are planning to organise international cooking sessions and we are looking for people who can teach others some classic dishes, cook and eat them together. Contact Birte or Casi for details:
Do you know how to use a sewing machine?
We have a growing interest in learning how to
sew and are looking for experienced sewers
who can give new sewers a hand…
Are you interested in migration related infor-mation? Sharing thoughts about your experien-ces? Have a look at the new online newspaper ‘The Migrant Times” for some interesting articles!! http://themigranttimes.org.nz/home/2017/2/8/migrants-new-zealand-is-benefitting-from-immigration-says-new-zealand-initiative
There is also a new website by Yichen Hu about Chinese migration on the West Coast:: https://www.goingwestproject.org/
Regular activities at & with New Coasters Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and tutors we can offer a variety of activities which provide great opportunities to meet others who share similar interests, find out about local information and develop new friendships! A big THANKS to those who volunteer to organise the activities and WELCOME to anyone to would like to become involved in the future – talk to me about your ideas and we’ll make it happen!
Conversational English Language classes ($5 per class) Learn with friendly
teachers and improve your vocabulary, pronunciation & knowledge of local phrases –good English language skills open the doors to new friends & job opportunities… Join our ongoing groups any time!
Thursday from 7pm at the Customhouse in Hokitika Fridays 10.30am – 12pm (meet from 10am for a cuppa & chat)
IELTS test preparation ($10 per session) If you want to get prepared to pass the IELTS
test for your visa or other reasons, our tutors can help you with special exercises and more. Contact them to discuss details which level you aim for and arrange a time to meet.
Roger ([email protected]) Fridays 12.30 or Sue ([email protected]) Tuesdays & Thursday 10am
Coffee morning Anyone who wants to meet new people and find out what’s happening in
the community is welcome to join us every third Thursday from 10.30am for a cuppa & chat at Ramble & Ritual, 51 Sewell St, Hokitika
Book Club meeting All ‘bookworms’ are invited to come along and discuss BOOKS
A great way to share your passion for reading! Please contact the host for details. Hokitika: group meets every first Tuesday at 7.30pm, contact Kathleen (021 1414851)
Café Craft meetings Please contact Maureen for details: 021 0626429
Enjoy a night out and go with the new global trend: knit/ crochet/ stitch in a café while having crafty conversations with others… Beginners and experienced crafters welcome. Every Monday from 10am at Ali’s Café and from 6pm aat BONZAI Pizzeria, Mackay St, Greymouth
Explore and discover the West Coast with others Get to know interesting local short walks! Every third Sunday, walk starts at 2pm.
Contact Christina if you need a ride, want to car share or have any question: 021 1188138
Hablamos Espanol? Want to speak Spanish? Check out our facebook group ‘West Coast
Spanish speakers’ or contact Lorena for details: 02111281321
Sewing sessions Would you like to alter, fix or create clothes and accessories? Every
second Monday of the month from 11.30 to 12.30pm seamstress Adele’s in the office to help you. Please contact her in advance what you want to make: 022 1759295.
NEW: we have more open sewing sessions on Tuesday evenings – please contact Angela for details: 027 3219772 or 03 7689005 (evenings).
Learning time with the Literacy tutor Do you want to study the road code to get
your driver’s license or work on your CV to apply for a job? Contact Literacy tutor Lesley to arrange a time to meet on Tuesdays: [email protected]
Chess group Are you interested in playing CHESS? The chess group meets every Thursday
from 6.30pm. Bring a board if you have + gold coin. Contact Jessie for details: 022 3062024
EVENTS in March (See previous page for regular New Coasters’ events. For more details,
click on links/ mini-posters. Highlighted = organised by New Coasters; BLACK= community event)
WHEN WHAT WHERE CONTACT / more details
01.-31.03. ART IN THE TOWN Greymouth CBD Art in the Park will take on a new look in 2017. This year we are Art in the Town. Look out for art pop-up workshops LINK
01.03, 5.30pm
Dining Club
Fat Pipi’s Pizza, Revell St, Hokitika
Make new social contacts while enjoying a meal out! RSVP Juliette 769-7400 extn 2470
02.03., 7.30 Bruce Fummey – Scottish Stand up comedian
Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Contact 03 755 7193 or 027 2459630 to make a reservation
02.03., 2.30-4.30pm
Volunteering Canterbury meeting
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
03.03., 9.30am-12pm
Volunteering Canterbury Workshop
Community Public Health, Tarapuhi St, GM
03.03., 9am Seaweek talk with DOC Donovan’s Store, Okarito
Learn about the estuary and what lives in the mud… LINK
03.03., 9am-4pm
The Pink Caravan is there! New World car park Hokitika
Get your free health check!!
03.03., 7pm World Day of Prayer – service by women from the Philippines
Uniting Church Hall, 203 Tainui St, Greymouth AND Church of Christ, cnr. Stafford & Sale St, Hokitika
04.03., 10am-3pm
Open Day at Genealogy Group
Mackay St cnr. Tarapuhi St
LINK
04.03. Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon
LINK
04.03., 12-3pm
Blackball Summer Festival Blackball Domain Enjoy a range of stalls, games and more as well as a plum sauce competition! 021 2658242 for details
04.03., 10am-2pm
Tasman Regional final – Young farmer of the year competition
Kumara Racecourse
LINK
04.03., 8pm Bob Hillary Concert – Folk, Blues Medicine songs
Barrytown Hall (north of Greymouth)
LINK
04. & 05.03., 10.30am
West African Drumming Workshop
Hokitika LINK
04.-05.03. South Westland Annual Trout & Salmn Fishing Competition
Lake Mapurika, Franz Josef
LINK
04.-05.03., from 9am
Gypsie Fair Omotomoto Racecourse (GM)
LINK
05.03. CHILDREN’S Day
05.03., MOANA – special screening for Children’s Day
Regent Theatre Greymouth
LINK
05.03., 2pm West Coast Festival of Cricket
Arthur Fond Park, Blaketown
LINK
08.03. International WOMEN’S Day
08.03., 7-8.30am
Soroptomist’s International Women’s Day Breakfast
Stella’s Café, Revell St, HK
LINK
08.03., 12.30pm
Public Meeting re. the provision of HEALTH SERVICES on the Coast
Trinity Hall, Tainui St, Greymouth
08.03., 3pm YES WE CARE Greymouth Launch
Greymouth CDB LINK
10.03., 5-7pm Gallery Opening Night Left Bank Art Gallery, GM
‘The Lebelland Collective” Phone 03 768 0038 for details
11.03., 10am – 6pm
Wildfoods Festival Cass Square, Hokitika
Your opportunity to try some adventurous food! LINK
11.03., 8pm Wildfoods Afterparty Cass Square, Hokitika
Great music including Salmonella Dub! LINK
11.03., 8.30pm
Sturrock & Ward Accoustic concert
Cook Saddle Café, Fox Glacier
LINK
12.03., From 2pm
A big day out… at the Lake…
Kayaking, slacklining and picnicking
Lake Mahinapua (South of Hokitika)
Bring a picnic blanket, outdoor games and other things for joined outdoor activities. We’ll also have some boats/ kayaks & a slackline available….
12.03. evening HOLI Celebrations start
13.03., 6pm Incredible Edible West Coast ideas session
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Interested in community gardening, hearing about other EDIBLE TOWNS and sharing ideas to plant more fruit & vegetables around towns?? Come along & bring interested friends!
13.03., 7.30pm
The Nukes – folk concert – Ukulele & more…
Reefton Workingmens Club
LINK
14.03., 8pm Barrytown Hall LINK
15.03., 7.30pm
Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Contact 03 755 7193 or 027 2459630 to make a reservation LINK
14.03., 7.15am
DGiT Workshop Ali’s Café, Greymouth
LINK
15.03., 5pm “A better world” speeches for World Speech Day
Grey District Library
16.03., 10.30am
Coffee morning Ramble & Ritual Café, 51 Sewell St, HK
Join other community members and newcomers for a chat and find out what’s happening in town…
17.03. St. Patrick’s Day 17.03., 6pm St. Patrick’s Day
outing
Danny Doolans Irish
Bar (Revington
hotel) Tainui St, GM
Join us for an after work drink & snack at our local Irish Pub – make sure you wear something green
17.03., 7pm Wine & Beads event Left Bank Art Gallery Check out www.artinthetown.co.nz for details
18.03., 10am-3pm
Mutt Strutt Fun Dog Show Greymouth SPCA, Preston Road
LINK
18.03., 9am Fox River Market Fox River Enjoy stalls and flax weaving
18.03., 7pm St. Patrick’s Day Variety Concert
Memorial Hall, Kumara
18.03. Art workshops for kids Left Bank Art Gallery, GM
Check out www.artinthetown.co.nz for details
19.03., 9am-2pm
Okarito Market Day Okarito
19.03., 2-5pm Granity Harvest Market Granity
19.03., 2pm
Explore and discover the West Coast:
Bain Bay Track
Meet at car park or contact Christina
Explore Lake Brunner (Moana) with Christina & others. Text or call 021 1188138 for details.
19.03., 4pm Learn to Dance class Seaview Hall WestREAP 03 7558700
21.03. International Race Relations Day 2017 theme: "That’s Us: What do we stand for? What do we stand against?"
22.03, 5.30pm
Library Talk Antarctica & South Georgia
Hokitika Library Hear about Marj’s experiences with emperor penguins and much more…
22.03., 6-8pm Photographic Safari Greymouth Check out www.artinthetown.co.nz for details
22.03., 7.30pm
Why not at home Regent Theatre, Hokitika
Movie about homebirths
22.03, 8pm Rapanui – the Song of Stone – one woman show from the Easter Islands
Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
LINK
23.03., 8pm Regent Theatre, Greymouth
LINK
23.03., 6pm Garden group meeting
Rachel & Noel’s garden, Kokiri
Explore this productive garden and learn how to grow Kumaras and more!
24.03., 6.30pm
Ladies night - clothes swap & more
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Join us for an evening of fun, nibbles & giggles, clothes swapping, manicure and more…
25.03., 10am Greymouth Patchwork Group OPEN DAY
Moonlight Hall [email protected]
25.03., 6-9pm Karaoke and movie night Greymouth CBD Organised by Grey District Youth Trust LINK
26.03., 10a, - 2pm
Children’s Day celebration Cass Square, Hokitika
Bring your little ones along to lots of activities (later date because of the ground
rehabilitation @ Cass Square)
26.03., 11am-4pm
“Sip and sketch” (Art in the town event)
Monteigh’s Brewery, GM
Check out www.artinthetown.co.nz for details
27.03., 5-8pm Youth music & art night Greymouth CBD Organised by Grey District Youth Trust LINK
30.03., 8pm How get Carb on Carb CONCERT
Barrytown Hall LINK
31.03., from 6pm
Outdoor Potluck Dinner - Summer
snacks & easy-peasy fingerfood
CHANGE OF VENUE: new Town Square/ Left Bank Art Gallery, Tainui St, Greymouth
Tonight we join forces with the Grand Finale of Art in the Town – enjoy a night out meeting new people and sharing food (BBQ’s available)
EVENTS in April Highlighted = organised by New Coasters; BLACK= community event
01.04., 3-7pm Bike Park Event Greymouth Bike Park
Organised by Grey District Youth Trust LINK
01.04. from 6pm
Beach Bonfire Hokitika Beach – Tudor St access
The nights might be getting colder, but standing around a bonfire with friends will warm your hands & hearts… Please bring something to roast
on the fire/ nibbles to share
02.04. Daylight saving finishes
04.04. from 6pm
Easter Craft session
To be confirmed depending on your feedback…
Who wants to get together to craft and create? Please let me know and I’ll organise the venue & material…
05.04., 10.30am-1.30pm
Play Day for all kids aged 0-5 and their parents
Runanga School WestREAP 03 7558700 http://www.westreap.org.nz/play-days/
05.04. TOPP TWINS – Heading for the hills tour
Regent Theatre, Hokitika
Enjoy these iconic Kiwi comedians live on the Coast! LINK
07.04. World Health Day
09.04., from 5pm
Cooking session & shared meal “Pre-Easter Feast”
Westland High School kitchen, Hokitika
Bring recipes and ingredients for a traditional dish from your culture and cook, chop & chat with others or just come along with food to join our shared meal
14.-17.04. EASTER
14.04. “My name is Moana” concert Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Contact 03 755 7193 or 027 2459630 for details & reservations
20.04., 10.30am
Coffee morning Ramble & Ritual Café, 51 Sewell St, HK
Join other community members and newcomers for a chat and find out what’s happening in town…
22.04.
Oparara Wilderness Trail Run
22.04. Community Centre Grand Opening
Fox Glacier
25.04. ANZAC Day
28.04., 6pm
Potluck Dinner “Rock n ROLL –
totally WRAPPED…”
Uniting Church Hall, 203 Tainui St,
Greymouth
Wraps and rolls are popular in many cultures – let’s enjoy Sushi, rice paper rolls, pinwheel scones or whatever takes your fancy!
28.-30.04. Return of the Petrel Festival
Punakaiki
29.04. “Gloria’s Handbag” Show Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Contact 03 755 7193 or 027 2459630 for details & reservations
Want to find out more details about concerts and other events? Check out
http://westcoast.co.nz/events/ or join the West Coast Community Noticeboard on Facebook!
Do you have any ideas, wishes, suggestions for activities in May and June?
Please let me know
PREVIEW: In June we traditionally have a “Midwinter Celebration” which means our
monthly Potluck Dinner becomes bigger as we include music, dancing,
performances… What would YOU like to do this year and how could you help?
New(ish) ongoing things to do:
Whether it’s sports, relaxation, volunteering, arts or other
pastimes – joining at least one local group on a regular
base helps you to develop better connections with your
(new) community and become friends with others. We
are pleased to share some information about groups and
activities that welcome new members/ participants:
At the time of finishing this newsletter both yoga teachers in Hokitika had a few
spaces left in their classes. Please contact Noelle Stet [email protected] or Zoe
Watson [email protected] to find out details!
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