Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Hapori – Community

Next date: Thursday, 20 February 2025 | 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM

Illustration showing people from various ethnic communities.

This session will focus on ways to make our community more welcoming and inclusive.

We’ll also discuss ways to support newcomers to fully participate in the community, and be active in all forms of civic participation, including in leadership roles.

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.

Other hui sessions

All hui sessions are held in the May Bain Room, 1st floor, Whangārei Central Library.
Times: 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

8 April 2025

Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Tūhono – Connection
This session focuses on building meaningful connections between newcomers and the receiving community.

10 June 2025

Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Wātea – Access
This session focuses on access to services and activities, identifying barriers and specific needs of urban and rural areas.

12 August 2025

Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Whai Hua – Opportunity
This session is about maximising opportunities for economic development, business and employment.

When

  • Thursday, 20 February 2025 | 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Location

May Bain Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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