Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Tūhono – Connection

Event date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 | 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM

This session will focus on building meaningful connections between newcomers and our receiving community, forming a shared sense of pride in being part of a culturally rich and vibrant community.

We'll also talk about inclusive communications to build bridges between cultures and support a sense of belonging.

Welcoming Plan – Community Engagement Hui series

This series of interactive community engagement hui explores ways to enhance the wellbeing of migrants and newcomers in our community.

Your voice matters, and we want to hear your thoughts, experiences and ideas. This is a collaborative effort to create a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone.

We are gathering feedback from newcomers, ethnic communities, organisations and the wider Whangārei community to help draft the Welcoming Plan, a roadmap to make our District more welcoming and inclusive, as part of the Welcoming Communities programme:

Welcoming Communities

Help us make a difference. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected Whangārei. 

What to expect:

• open discussions
• interactive sessions
• opportunities to share your story
• networking with community leaders and fellow residents.

Who should attend:

• migrants and their families
• community leaders
• service providers
• anyone interested in migrant wellbeing.

Light refreshments will be provided.

When

Location

May Bain Room

Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map