Strategies for New Arrivals

Other Support Groups

Pacific Island Education Resource Centre

The Pacific Island Education Resource Centre has resources in English and Pacific Islands languages. The Centre is open between 9.00 am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Phone: (09) 270 0684
Fax: (09) 276 3656
Email: info@pec.ac.nz

Research at PIERC Into Pacific Island Education Issues
Research includes:

• Educational research projects relevant to the Centre's activities and goals;
• Research projects on issues relating to Pacific peoples' languages and cultures in New Zealand;
• Research on learning issues for Pacific people.

Educational Resources at PIERC In Pacific Island Languages
These include:

• educational resources for early childhood education in Pacific Island languages;
• educational resources for primary school education in Pacific Island languages;
• educational resources for tertiary education in Pacific Island languages.

Tamaki Language Support Group (Auckland)

This group co-ordinates a programme for schools in the Tamaki area to participate in throughout the year. It includes a first language speech competition, story telling and a magazine of first language material produced by the students. Further information on this group can be obtained from Gael Vickers Gael Vickers c/- Ruapotaka School.
Ph 527 6244

The Office of Ethnic Affairs

A referral and information service for ethnic communities. Also provides policy advice to government.