Settlement Support New Zealand (SSNZ)

SSNZ is an Immigration New Zealand initiative of 18 offices, providing a clear point of contact for new migrants in local areas around New Zealand.

�SSNZ provides a clear point of contact for local information and services useful to new migrants in each local area.
�SSNZ is provided in by a local organisation - often your local Council or an NGO specialising in migrant settlement.
�SSNZ works with local service providers  to find practical solutions to the challenges of settling in a new community.
�SSNZ provides new migrants with information and details of services available in their new community.

This may include:
◦Community Groups - contacts for the many community groups, such as sports clubs or social groups.
◦Education - the schooling options that are available in the region, and what other education opportunities there are.
◦Employment - advice on the employment services available locally and nationwide, and the larger employers in each region.
◦English language - local contacts for new migrants who want to improve their English skills.
◦Health - the local health providers, including hospitals and General Practitioners (family doctor) and how the New Zealand health system works.
◦Housing - the local housing market, where to find the recent listings and other accommodation options.
◦Recreation - sport, the Arts, social groups and the great outdoors; New Zealand is fortunate to have networks for most recreation activities.
◦Transport - local buses, taxi and train services do differ by areas; talk to the local SSNZ coordinator to find out what�s different for that area.
◦You can also call SSNZ toll-free on 0800 776 948 (0800 SSNZ 4U) from anywhere in New Zealand - Your call will be automatically directed to the office nearest you.