Marlborough Migrant Centre

We are a central place where:

• Migrants coming to Marlborough can get access to information and services

• Service providers can obtain assistance with migrant matters

Key Services:

• Supporting newcomers to Marlborough

• Dealing with migrant enquiries – offering support, information, contacts and referrals

• Networking with and supporting other organization/agencies and ethnic/migrant groups

• Organising events and seminars (Multicultural festival, potluck dinners, workshops etc.)

• Talks and presentations to organizations, agencies and ethnic/migrant groups

• Working with media to enhance public awareness

• Working to promote and facilitate unity in diversity

• Celebrating cultural diversity in Marlborough


Aims and Objectives

• To promote and protect the interests of the many different ethnic groups in the Marlborough province.

• To raise the consciousness among ethnic groups of the status of the Maori people as Tangata Whenua and their rights under the Treaty of Waitangi.

• To assist Government and Local Government agencies consult with the ethnic groups of our area.

• To provide a forum for the ethnic groups to share experiences and friendships.

• To enable ethnic groups to give each other mutual support and strength to deal with issues which affect them all and to speak with one voice on those issues.

• To protect the democratic rights of the ethnic groups to participate in decisions which affect them.

• To enable the ethnic groups to openly express their commitment to New Zealand while at the same time, protecting their ethnic heritage and identity.

• To promote the Marlborough province as a multi-ethnic society.

• To create opportunities for the general public to gain greater understanding and respect for people of other ethnic origins and vice-versa.

• To encourage organizations that provide services to the public to acknowledge, reflect and respond to the cultural diversity of New Zealand.