Nelson Tasman Settlement Support

A Partnership between Department of Labour and Nelson City Council

Local support organisations

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The local community offers many services that will help you settle into your new home. Learn about a newcomers network, law services, and a variety of other useful local resources.

Here to help

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In addition to the local organisations on this page, don't forget to look in the front of the white pages for local police, fire, ambulance, and medical organisations for those critical care issues that you may come across during your initial months here while you get on your feet.

Nelson Multicultural Council

Tel: 539 0030
info@nelsonmulticultural.co.nz
www.nelsonmulticultural.co.nz
4 Bridge Street, PO Box 264, Nelson 7040
The Nelson Multicultural Council promotes positive race relations through community events such as Race Unity Day, Rainbow Praise and Global Family Fun Day, which not only educate the wider community in regard to cultural diversity but encourage everyone to be proud of their heritage. New migrants can obtain useful information, as well as one-on-one support, from the Field Worker.

Nelson Newcomers Network

www.newcomers.co.nz
nelson@newcomers.co.nz
All newcomers to the Nelson, Motueka and wider Tasman region are welcome to join the newcomers network which offers friendship and support.

Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand

Tel/Fax: 548 4978
Nelson@refugeeservices.org.nz
Alma House, Suite 2, 83A Buxton Square Carpark
PO Box 1701, Nelson 7040
Settlement support for former refugees.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Tel: 548 2117 or 0800 367 222
cab.nelson@xtra.co.nz
9 Paru Paru Road, Nelson. Advice and information.

Nelson Bays Community Law Service

Tel: 548 1288. 0800 246 146 Fax: 548 8142
2nd Floor AON House, 241 Hardy Street, PO Box 1110, Nelson 7040
www.communitylaw.org.nz

Community House

Tel:  03 528 0404
Wallace Street, Decks Reserve, Motueka
The Community House has a number of Community Service Agencies based there and is an information source for anyone new to the area.

Heartland Services Centre

Tel:  03 525 6151
65B Commercial Street, Takaka
Heartland Services Centre hosts a number of Government Service Agencies and is an information source for anyone new to the area.

Migrate2Nelson

If you're thinking of moving to one of the best little places on earth we're here to hold your hand and make it a smooth journey. Visit www.migrate2nelson.org. We are a free service offering referrals to a network of professionals who will assist you with moving to Nelson, New Zealand.

Other useful telephone numbers

  • Emergency 111
  • Nelson City Council 546 0200
  • Tasman District Council 543 8400
  • Inland Revenue (salary & wage earner) 0800 22 77 74
  • Inland Revenue (self employed or business) 0800 37 77 74
  • ESOL Home Tutors (Nelson) 539 4848
  • Nelson Police Station (non emergency) 546 3840
  • Tasman Police Station (non emergency) 543 9500
  • Department of Internal Affairs 0800 22 50 50
  • Department of Labour 0800 20 90 20
  • Immigration New Zealand 0508 55 88 55
  • Women’s Refuge 548 3353
  • Community Law 548 1288, 0800 246 146