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New Coasters Newsletter November & December 2016 Kia Ora and Haere Mai, 0 What do you like most about living on the West Coast? I must say I really appreciate that I can feel safe wherever I go at any time of the day or night. New Zealand ranks among the safest countries in the world (no. 4 on Global Peace Index and no. 7 on World Economic Forum) and I think the West Coast is even safer than other parts of the country. All our sea, land and airspace are nuclear free zones. We also have one of the world’s lowest corruption indexes (no. 4 on the list of countries with low corruption straight after the Scandinavian countries http://www.transparency.org/cpi2015) My recent trip overseas makes me appreciate this even more - in Europe and other countries police officers armed with machine guns are frequent sights, announcements to be aware of pickpocketing are very common, you drive past atomic reactors, etc. In New Zealand we also have personal freedom, good consumer rights and lots of space. (https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/why-choose- nz/safe-secure) We shouldn’t take this for granted because in many other places on our planet life is far more dangerous and challenging! Let’s keep our (new) home a safe place – by looking after each other, connecting well, respecting the environment and showing that we care! Make sure you are a welcoming community member, offer help where needed and share a bit of your time & resources - our communities can only be as good as those who contribute… All our activities encourage the participation of new AND not so new Coasters - I look forward to meeting you. 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 November & December 2016
Kia Ora and Haere Mai, 0 What do you like most about living on the West Coast?
I must say I really appreciate that I can feel safe wherever I go at any
time of the day or night. New Zealand ranks among the safest
countries in the world (no. 4 on Global Peace Index and no. 7 on World
Economic Forum) and I think the West Coast is even safer than other
parts of the country.
All our sea, land and airspace are nuclear free zones. We also have
one of the world’s lowest corruption indexes (no. 4 on the list of countries
with low corruption straight after the Scandinavian countries
http://www.transparency.org/cpi2015)
My recent trip overseas makes me appreciate this even more - in
Europe and other countries police officers armed with machine guns
are frequent sights, announcements to be aware of pickpocketing are
very common, you drive past atomic reactors, etc.
In New Zealand we also have personal freedom, good consumer
rights and lots of space. (https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/why-choose-
nz/safe-secure)
We shouldn’t take this for granted because in many other places on
our planet life is far more dangerous and challenging!
Let’s keep our (new) home a safe place – by looking after each other,
connecting well, respecting the environment and showing that we
care! Make sure you are a welcoming community member, offer help
where needed and share a bit of your time & resources - our
communities can only be as good as those who contribute…
All our activities encourage the participation of new AND not so new
Coasters - I look forward to meeting you. 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 November & December 2016
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Information sessions Moving to New Zealand means adjusting to many things and finding out how they work like the health system, finding out about your rights, understanding the road code and much more. We can help you with this by organising information sessions – please let me know what you’d like to learn more about!
Food stalls We LOVE markets, fairs and community celebrations! They are wonderful opportunities to get out & about and meet others. They could also be a great way of showcasing our cultural diversity and enhancing events by selling ethnic food! We are planning to run a New Coasters stall at several local celebrations and would like YOU to become involved – by preparing & donating food and/or helping to set up and run the stall and/or selling food with us on the day. The next events we are planning to be at will be the Kumara Gala Day on 26th November and the Greymouth Christmas Fair on 3rd December. Running a successful stall requires a bit of preparation so we’d love to hear from you in advance to have a chat PS: the organisers are also looking for craft stalls at the Christmas Fair – contact the Left Bank Art Gallery for details: …
What else is happening:
There’s nothing more valuable for newcomers than having someone local to help them find their way around and make valuable connections – and for those who have lived here for a while it can be very rewarding to become a ‘buddy’ for someone new, show them around and introduce them to people and places. Does that sound like you? Then contact me soon!
Have you come across a swarm of bees lately or are you generally interested in bee-keeping? Please let me know
Are you a SHARING person? Would you be interested in a food-CO-OP? Swapping excess produce, selling things to those whose gardens aren’t thriving yet and more? Contact Emma on 021 2655038.
We are planning to improve a few things in our office – set up better shelving, room dividers, enhance the kitchen and more. If you have any spare furniture and/or could give us a helping hand with renovations, please let me know!
You might have noticed that we have two New Coasters Facebook pages – one represents us as an organisation and the other one is the more social one which enables you to get in touch with others and invite you to events – have a look and join the New Coasters Networking and Socializing group to connect with others about attending activities, sharing rides, etc. Sorry about any confusion this may have caused – I will try to merge them eventually – in the meantime you can LIKE us &BECOME OUR FRIENDS
Edible West Coast: Yes, it happens all around the world and YES, we want to do it too! Grow fruit & vegetables in public spaces and make our region more flourishing. Get in touch with Cassandra: 021 2547767 or Jenny: 027 4836639 to become part of the new local ‘action group’. (meet 14th Nov 6pm)
If you want to benefit from the many advantages of growing veggies at home (even a few vegetables
grown in pots reduces your grocery bills & they taste
so much better) join our Food gardeners group!
Travel talks and more... Have you recently visited interesting places –
outside or within New Zealand? The Westland
District Library is looking for speakers to talk
about their experiences, show some photos and
share what they have experienced… Please
contact Sarah [email protected])
Do you like music? Want to play instruments, hear from others about their favourite bands around the world or just have a jam session? I’ve been approached by a few people – let me know if you are interested too!
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 – 11.30am (meet from 9.30am 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. Thursdays 4.30pm (Sue [email protected]) or Fridays 12 – 1.30pm (Roger [email protected] )
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 meetings All ‘bookworms’ are invited to come along and discuss BOOKS a
great way to share your passion for reading! Please contact the hosts for details. Hokitika: group meets every first Tuesday at 7.30pm, contact Kathleen (021 1414851) Greymouth: contact Emma for details (021 2655038)
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, BONZAI Pizzeria, Mackay St, Greymouth
Explore and discover the West Coast with others Get to know interesting local short walks! Every third Sunday start 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 session with a professional seamstress Would you like to alter, fix or
create clothes and accessories? Every second Monday of the month from 11.30 to 12.30pm
Adele’s in the office to help you! Please contact her in advance what you want to make: 022 1759295
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
Community EVENTS in November 2016 (for regular events at & with New Coasters
see previous page; for more details click on mini-posters) TEAL = organised by New Coasters; BLACK = community
event;
WHEN WHAT WHERE CONTACT / more details
2.9., 5.30pm Library Talks – Sue’s experiences in Laos
Hokitika Library
2.11., 5.30pm Dining Club meeting Ali’s Café, GM Juliette to RSVP 769-7400 extn 2470
2.11., 7pm West Coast Mineral Club monthly meeting
Shantytown, Paroa
LINK
2.11., 7.30pm Show me Shorts Film Festival
Regent Theatre Hokitika
LINK
2.11., 7.30-9pm
Raising happy, confident and resilient children - Parenting Roadshow
Uniting Church Hall, GM
WestREAP 03 7558700
4.11., 7pm Pounamu Carving Exhibition Opening night –works of Tai Poutini Polytech students
Left Bank Art Gallery
5.11. Guy Fawkes Day
5.11., 10am -2pm
Fox Glacier Market Day Fire Station, Fox Glacier
5.11., 10am – 4pm
A Diggers Day out – 150th Anniversary and Gala Market Day
Charleston Community Hall
5.11., 3.30pm World record gold panning attempt
Ross LINK
5.11., The Salvation Tour - Bernie Griffen & Kirsten Warner playing Folk Music & Poetry
Blackball Hilton LINK
6.11., 10am – 1pm
Baby & child Gear Extravaganza
Grey High Gym Alisha 03 768 6136
7.11., 5.30pm Garden group meeting
Paul’s garden, 301 Marsden Rd, Boddytown
[email protected] 027 4070302
7.-13.11. Recycling Week NZ http://www.recycle.co.nz/recycleweek.php
8.11., 7.15am Greymouth Business Breakfast
Ali’s Café, GM LINK
8.11., from 5.30pm
CLOTHES SWAP as part of Recycling
Week…
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Swapping is so much better than throwing away… Come along with clothes you don’t really wear any more… [email protected] 027 4070302
8.11., 7-pm Baby CPR course WestREAP
WestREAP: 03 7558700
9.11., 2-4pm Runanga Rising – Inspiring Communities workshop
Runanga Workingmens Club
Jo: 03 7627039
9.11., 8pm Tour de Science – A storytelling show
Barrytown Hall LINK
10.11., 1-3pm or 7-9pm
Sew Xmas Crafts workshop Sew Hokitika, Hampden St
WestREAP: 03 7558700
10.11., 7.30pm
The Alpaca Social Club concert with Caitlin Smith
Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Tickets at Hokitika Regent Theatre
10.11., 8pm Hopetoun Brown - Look So Good tour
West Coast Wine Company, HK
LINK
10.11., 8pm The Salvation Tour - Bernie Griffen & Kirsten Warner playing Folk Music & Poetry
Barrytown Hall LINK
10.11., 7.30pm
Tour de Science – A storytelling show
Blackball LINK
11.11., 7pm Tour de Science – A storytelling show
Regent Theatre, Hokitika
13.11., noon Tour de Science – A storytelling show
Okarito
12.11., 10am – 4pm
Tree Care & Lifestyle Block skills workshop
Frontline Training
LINK
12.11., 7pm The Outrageous Miss Ribena The Great Hokitika Drag Race Fundraiser Show
Seaview Hall 03 7557251
12.11., 4-7pm Learn to surf programme Kahuna Board Riders
LINK
12.11., 6-8pm ZUMBA Party Paroa School Tamara 027 3813173
12.11., 7pm Audio Deceit presents Western Bass 2
Darkies Terrace Rd CHARLESTON
LINK
13.11. Rainbow Kids Onesie walk fundraiser
Greymouth
14.11., 6pm EDIBLE WEST COAST
Ideas session
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM [email protected] 027 4070302
Interested in community gardening? Sharing ideas how to make the West Coast flourish by planting more fruit & vegetables? Hear about other EDIBLE TOWNS? Come along & bring interested friends!
18.11., 6pm Hablamos Espanol!
TAPAS NIGHT!
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Bring some Tapas (= Spanish fingerfood) and Spanish music for a fun evening. BYO cervezas
19. + 20.11., from 9am
The Extravaganzy (Gypsy) Karoro Domain Miro St, GM
19.11., 1.30pm
Walk the Talk -Stop the Violence
Cass Square, Hokitika
Westland Soroptomists LINK
20.11., 2pm
Explore and discover the West Coast:
Nelson Creek Area
Meet at car park or contact Christina
Christina 0211188138
20.11., from 4.30pm
Cooking session “Mediterranean
Favourites”
Westland High School kitchen, HK
Let’s cook up a flavoursome storm of Mediterranean dishes. Bring the ingredients for your dish & enjoy to chop & chat with others. More info:
[email protected] 027 4070302
21.11., 6pm Felting fun New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Learn the basics of wet felting and create some woolly gifts for friends or yourself. Please bring a bar of soap. [email protected] 027 4070302
22.11., 5.30pm
Garden group meeting
Kira’s garden, 33 Adairs Rd, HK
[email protected] 027 4070302
22.11., 1.30-5.30pm
Blood Donation St. Mary’ School hall, HK
Make an appointment: www.nzblood.co.nz
22.11., 6pm Girl Guides Fun Night (girls 9-12years)
Westland Recreation Centre
23.11., 12-6pm 24.11., 7.30-10.30am
Blood Donation Trinity Church Hall, GM
Make an appointment: www.nzblood.co.nz
24.11., 6pm West Coast Young Professionals meeting
TBC LINK
24.11. Thanksgiving
25.11., From 6pm
Potluck Dinner ‘THANKSGIVING’
Uniting Church Hall, 203 Tainui St, Greymouth
Bring some American style food to share! [email protected]
027 4070302
25.11., 10am-2pm
Kumara Gala Day Kumara township LINK
25.-27.11. Seddon weekend LINK
25.-27.11. Lake Brunner Fishing Competition
LINK
26.11., 7.30pm
The Raven Mavens Concert Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
26.11., 7.30pm
Blues In the Night - Fifty Deadly Night Shades
Greymouth Regent Theatre
28.11. Westland Anniversary Day (Public Holiday)
30.11., 6pm St. Andrews Day Celebrations &
Ceilidh with Highland Dancing
TBC (Camerons Hall)
All those of Scottish origin, Scottish @ heart and of course everyone else is invited to join the first West Coast St. Andrews Day Celebration. Please bring music, food and more to share! Enjoy the local Highland Dancing group! Dress up welcome…
Community EVENTS in December 2016 (regular events see previous page)
WHEN WHAT WHERE CONTACT / more details
3.12., 9am – 1pm
Ross Market Day Ross community hall
3.12., 11.30am-3pm
Greymouth Christmas Fair & Parade
Greymouth CBD
4.12. Grey Valley Community Gala Ahaura
4.12. Christmas Market Franz Josef
5.12. World Volunteer Day
6.12., 7.15am Hokitika Business Breakfast Stella’s cafe LINK
6.12., 3-7pm Hokitika Christmas Market St. Andrew’s Hall, HK
7.12., 5.30pm Dining Club meeting TBC Juliette to RSVP 769-7400 extn 2470
10.12. International Human Rights Day
10.12. Hokitika Christmas Parade Hokitika CDB
10.12., 2pm and 5.30pm
Rhythm & Grace School of Dance concert “Fairy Tales”
Trinity church Hall, GM
12.12., 6pm Christmas Craft Night
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Join us for a fun Christmassy evening & create some DYI presents! More info: [email protected] 027 4070302
13.12., 7.15am
Greymouth Business Breakfast
Ali’s Café, GM LINK
13.12., 6.30pm
Christmas Craft Night
Custmhouse, Gibson Quay, HK
Join us for a fun Christmassy evening & create some DYI presents! More info: [email protected] 027 4070302
16.12., 12pm
Hablamos Espanol! Speak Spanish @
lunchtime
New Coasters venue, 38 Albert St, GM
Shared lunch & a great opportunity to practise your Spanish! Feliz Navidad!
16.12., 6pm
Festive end-of-year Potluck Dinner
“Christmas Food”
Uniting Church Hall, 203 Tainui St,
Greymouth
Join us for the last shared meal of the year and bring your favourite festive dish! [email protected]
027 4070302 17.12. Filipino Community
Christmas Party & Potluck St. Mary’s Church Hall, HK
Theme: “80ies”; Contact Nida for details: 0278494620
18.12. World Migrant Day
18.12., 2pm
Explore and discover the West Coast:
Kumara walks & beach bonfire at Kumara Junction
Meet at car park or contact Christina
Christina 021 1188138
31.12., 9pm Koizilla Concert (Dunedin surf - rock trio)
Barrytown Hall LINK
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!
PLEASE NOTE:
Our last group activity for the year will be on 18th December.
The office will be closed for a break from 21st December.
We wish you all a peaceful & relaxing time, joyful holidays and all
the very best for 2017. I look forward to seeing you from mid-January!
Create a canvas themed
“Westland Moments” and participate
in the next local exhibition!
PREVIEW:
The next big cultural event lining up will be Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rooster starts 28th January! We would normally have our monthly Potluck Dinner (or beach bonfire/ Fish & chips night) on Friday 27th. Please let me know your thoughts how and when to celebrate Chinese New Year in 2017!
A day at the LAKE… Let’s get out & about to enjoy the great outdoors! I’d like to organise a day at Lake Mahinapua where we can play games, have a picnic, going fishing & kayaking, balance on the slackline and much more… But I neither own a fishing rod nor a kayak . Who of you does and who would like to share them for a day, show us some good fishing spots and spend a cruizy fun day out??
Summer comes with lots of outdoorsy events – make sure you go along to an A&P Show, maybe join the hore races and don’t miss other festivals and fairs! I’ll share more information in the next newsletter – let me know about your community events!
New Coasters regular activities & venue use in November & December:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Every week from 10am: Café craft meeting @ Ali’s Café Contact Maureen for details 021 0626429
Every week after prior arrangement: meet the literacy tutor for support with your road code study, CV writing or more. Contact Lesley to arrange a time to meet [email protected]
Every third Thursday from 10.30am: Coffee morning at Ramble & Ritual, Hokitika
Every Friday from 9.30-11.30am: Conversational English class at New Coasters, 38 Albert St, Greymouth. Contact Roger for details 021 1702435
Every second Monday from 1-3pm: Sewing session with a professional seam-stress. at New Coasters, 38 Albert St, Greymouth Contact Adele to arrange details: 022 1759295
Every week from 6.30pm: Chess group at New Coasters, 38 Albert St, Greymouth. Contact Jessie for details 022 3062024
Every Friday from 12 – 1.30m : IELTS test preparation class at New Coasters, 38 Albert St, Greymouth. Contact Roger for details 021 1702435
Every third Sunday from 2pm: Go for a local walk with others. Contact Christina for details: 021 1188138
Every week from 6pm: Café craft meeting @ Bonzai’s Contact Maureen for details 021 0626429 (last one for the year: 12.12)
Every first Tuesday at 7.30pm Book club in Hokitika. Please contact Kathleen for details: 021 1414851
Every week from 7-8.30pm Conversational English class at Customhouse Hokitika Contact Lucy 021 1731888 or Marj 027 6319312 for details
Every last Friday of the month from 6pm: Potluck Dinner at the Uniting Church Hall, 203 Tainui St, Greymouth
