Programmes and Events in June 2010 around Waikato

Activities for Newcomers

Kiwi Life

Come along to learn about the Kiwi way of life!

Slang, Maori culture, practical tips on special situations and everyday living, NZ food and much more – every week we ask you what you want to know.

Every Friday, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Waikato Migrant Resource Centre – http://wmrc.org.nz

Call (07) 853 2192 to reserve a seat

Gold coin entry

Work Talk

o   Do you want to learn more English?

o   Would you like to know more about communicating in a New Zealand workplace?

o   Do you have a New Zealand Permanent Residency or a work permit?

Work Talk is a course for people from language backgrounds other than English who want to learn job search/workplace communication skills.

When: Course 3: Tue 8^th June- Thurs 1^st July

            Course 4: Mon 26^th July- Thurs 19^th August

Where: Waikato Migrant Resource Centre

Times: 9.00 am-12 noon .Monday –Thursday.

Cost: FREE to Permanent Residents

          $50.00 donation for those on Work Permit

Phone: John or Jenny 853 2188

Email: waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz

More Activities in the Waikato

Get Reel - Movies:

Movies that will make you think... 

When: 7.00pm-9.00pm, First Friday of the month

Where: Waikato Migrant Resource Centre

Next Movie Night: 2^nd  July

Name of the Movie: Crossing Arizona

Food, drink and conversation follow all our movies - please feel free to stay for discussion.

Reserve your seat on (07) 853 2192.

Women’s Only Night

Come on in and swim! Lane Swim, Water-walk or just Relax

Female only session (including our staff).

Every 2^nd and 4^th Sunday night, 6:00 – 8:00p.m (Returning 9th January)

Normal admission applies and every patron must have the correct swimwear

To find out more call Gallagher Aquatic Centre on 07 958 5890 or go to www.hamiltonpools.co.nz

6^th Ethnic Communities Listening Forum

This is a great opportunity to have a dialogue with the elected members of Hamilton City Council and to tell them your issues and concerns.  DON’T miss it.

Where: Reception Lounge, Hamilton City Council

When: Thursday 10^th June, at 7:00pm.

Health and Fitness Dancing Exercise

Zumba classes:

Zumba is a programme for those people who desire to increase their fitness in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people from other cultures.

Where: Waikato Migrant Resource Centre,

When: Every Tuesday 12noon to 1pm

Fees: $5 for each session.

Open to all and no need to book.

Wear comfortable clothes, flat shoes, and bring a drink bottle.

Do you want to get fit?

Improve flexibility, muscle tone and blood circulation?

Find out more about this at http://shama.wainet.org

To Find More Events near You during June 2010 go to

Four Corners - Website: http://fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/waikato/

Travel guide for the Waikato.

Community Net -http://community.net.nz/

An internet resource for communities in New Zealand.

Event Finder - http://eventfinder.co.nz/whatson/events/hamilton

Events happening in Hamilton.

What’s On Hamilton - http://whatsonhamilton.co.nz

Events happening in Hamilton.