While New Zealand’s welcome for refugees is warm, our nation’s employers are less inclusive when it comes to offering jobs to newcomers from other countries. With persistent reports of skills shortages by employers, and a government commitment to increasing New …
It’s not easy to begin a new life in a country that’s vastly different from your own, and some migrants also face the challenge of overcoming the initial language barrier. English Language Partners New Zealand is saluting refugee and migrant …
English Language Partners New Zealand (ELPNZ) has recently appointed Dr David Bromell to the position of Board Chair. The charitable trust teaches English to help migrants and former refugees settle well in New Zealand. Having previously served as executive director …
Our volunteers tell us the most satisfying thing about being an ESOL home tutor is the affirmation they receive when their learner tells them they can now do something you practised together in an earlier lesson. These small steps towards …
This week is Adult Learners’ Week/He Tangata Mātauranga (4-10 Sept 2017), celebrating all adult learning whether it’s upskilling for a better job, preparing for further study, improving life skills or having fun. It is supported by the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO …
‘We all belong in Aotearoa | New Zealand’ is the inspiration for a poster reflecting our multicultural nation. The design features a map of New Zealand with the words: ‘Aotearoa, we all belong’, translated into 30 of New Zealand’s community languages. …