Latest Level 2 Updates The most recent guidelines are being updated and can be found here https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/   Funerals Gatherings of up to 50 people (indoors or outdoors) for funerals and tangihanga are permitted while New Zealand is at Alert... Keep Reading

Holy Ramadan to everyone ! Hope you all stay well during the Ramadan month, and enjoy being with your whānau/family and play safe (some practical tips attached – many thanks to the contributors/translators  Keep Reading

12 May 2020 The Government has announced that New Zealand can safely move out of Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 May. Until then, we're still at Alert Level 3, and all Alert Level 3 guidance and restrictions apply. Cabinet has decided to phase in some aspects of Alert Level 2 in order to manage the risk of stepping down Alert... Keep Reading

A children’s picture book about an Afghan refugee’s first experiences in New Zealand. Ali is a newly arrived refugee from Afghanistan and he miss understands the concept of “footy” in His first day at New Zealand school. Check it out and support our local kiwi teenagers and it’s a great education resource for... Keep Reading

7 MAY 2020 Multicultural New Zealand President, Pancha Nyarayanan explains why migrant communities connect with Etu Whanau (ETW) and its values. Please see link to the video here...   Keep Reading

6 MAY 2020 Employment New Zealand: Employment-related COVID-19 information Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the workplace - Guidance for employees, employers and businesses, and financial support. Wage subsidy scheme - The Wage Subsidy Scheme has been developed to help businesses and... Keep Reading

5 May 2020 OPINION: Much has been said about Covid-19 community checkpoints and the police approach to dealing with them. Some of the commentary has raised fair questions, to which I wish to respond by articulating why police have proceeded as we have. Early in this crisis, the information available about the nature of the threat and its... Keep Reading

4 MAY 2020The world is in crisis. Keep Calm, Stay Wise & Be Kind.This Meaningful May Calendar has daily actions for May 2020 to help us respond to this global crisis with a sense of purpose and meaning. Download as an image for sharing or a PDF for printing. Please pass on to others. Keep Reading

 Unite Against COVID-19 New information sheets are now available on the website in 23 languages. Included are a Welfare Services contact card, Alert level tables, Alert Level 3 information, Golden Rules for Level 3 and Frequently Asked Questions for Muslim communities about Ramadan during COVID-19 Keep Reading

Human rights are key in shaping the pandemic response, both for the public health emergency and the broader impact on people’s lives and livelihoods. Human rights put people centre-stage. Responses that are shaped by and respect human rights result in better outcomes in beating the pandemic, ensuring healthcare for everyone and preserving... Keep Reading

Kia ora and Ramadan Mubarak Please find attached translated information to assist our Muslim Communities to observe Ramadan during Covid-19 Level 3. The PDF translations have been completed in English, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Indonesian, Pashto, Somali and Urdu. Updated general information on Covdi-19 Level 3 in 24 different languages... Keep Reading

Need Assistance? Please see below the links below for Covid-19 Welfare Card. It has all the information required for assistance including financial and accommodation. It also lists all the local Civil Defence groups for additional local support. The card is provided in A4 and A5 formats to facilitate printing and distribution or sharing via... Keep Reading

COVID-19 Volunteer Guidelines 22 April 2020Thank you for offering your support to your community. We are very grateful for your willingness to share your time. These guidelines are for volunteers undertaking essential services and working under the direction of an essential service provider. They should be used along with any volunteering... Keep Reading

The Government has announced that New Zealand can safely move out of Alert Level 4 lockdown at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April. The Government has announced New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 lockdown at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April. We are still in Alert Level 4 until then. We will hold at Alert Level 3 for two weeks, before Cabinet... Keep Reading

Kamban Tamil Padasalai (Tamil Language School based at Wellington) are conducting a Nationwide Oratorical and Painting online competition in Tamil Language for Children aged 4-13. This is to motivate young talented children to get more creative, to learn Tamil, engage them in a useful way and increase their confidence in Tamil during this COVID-19. Keep Reading