Some of the community organisations and services working with or representing people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in our region.
Agency Links
Red Cross Refugee Resettlement Services
132-134 Bridge Street, Nelson (upstairs). See Who’s Who in the Nelson Tasman Refugee and Migrant Centre for list of staff
Victory Primary School
214 Vanguard St, Nelson. See Who’s Who in the Nelson Tasman Refugee and Migrant Centre for list of staff.
Phone: 03 5484779
Economic Development Agency
Nelson Regional EDA (Economic Development Agency) has produced a booklet “Into the Future: a career guide for the Nelson Tasman Region”. It is designed for all ages and focuses on our region’s primary industries.
Nelson Tasman Settlement Support
Nelson Tasman Settlement Support is a free advisory service for new migrants or those contemplating immigrating to New Zealand. It is a Department of Labour initiative.
Phone: 0800 776 948
Citizens Advice Bureau
9 Paru Paru Road, Nelson. For comprehensive local information and free and confidential advice to everyone.CABtake the time to listen to you and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs.
Phone: 03 548 2117
New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils
Te Rito: NZ Family violence Prevention Strategy
See Who’s Who in the Nelson Tasman Refugee and Migrant Centre for local contact details
Language Line
Language Line – telephone interpreting service – is available from Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm and Saturday 9am – 2pm. It covers 44 languages. To get an interpreter, visit or telephone a participating agency.
