Settling into a new country and city has its challenges. It may not always be easy to find information you need about getting a job, looking for schools, understanding the health system and other aspects about starting a new life in New Zealand.
Settlement Support is a FREE service available to all newcomers, migrants and refugees.
Lana Hart
Settlement Support Co-ordinator for Settlement Support Christchurch
Lana has worked in the area of diversity and equal employment opportunities for 13 years. This includes working as a diversity advisor for the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust for South Island organisations, facilitating workshops on leveraging diversity, and as EEO Manager of the Human Rights Commission. Originally from the United States, Lana has travelled extensively and immigrated to New Zealand in 1997. In addition to her Settlement Support Co-ordinator role Lana is working towards a post-graduate degree in Development Studies from Massey University.
A new resource kit is now available that gives practical information about living in Canterbury, including Fact Sheets on:
To order hard copies of these packs for newcomers, please email Lana Hart.
Lana's work hours are:
Monday - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Contact Christchurch Settlement Support Co-ordinator
Phone: 03 353 4162
Email: settlementsupport@cecc.org.nz
All About Christchurch
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Migrants Stories
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