Migrant Services

Most of the services that we offer are free and hence very well accepted by migrants and temporary visa holders.

English Language classes

Free conversation classes are offered at the centre during term time.
​Thursday 10 am to 11.30 am Book via email [email protected]
English Classes Friday 12.30 pm- 2.30 pm Reading, Writing, Grammar $40 per term

Translation and translators

We offer interpreting and translation service through BOPIS. We are always on the lookout for bi-lingual translators. If you are keen on working for a few hours, please contact BOPIS at our office number. 

JP services

Weekly walk-in Justice of the Peace service desk on Thursdays from  11.30 am to 1.30 pm
The service is provided by Justice of the Peace Nina Payne.
Services: Certifying copies, witnessing a signature on a document, completing an affidavit or a declaration.

Language classes

We have Spanish classes running at the centre. Contact [email protected]
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Italian classes can be organised by contacting Isabella Saba via our email [email protected]

Driving Assistance

We offer subsidised driving lessons with trained instructors. There is a limit on the number of people we help each year.

Newcomers events

Newcomers events to meet new migrants to Tauranga. We regularly hold event where newcomers have the opportunity to meet other new migrants. Please join our Facebook page - Multicultural Tauranga  to keep yourself update. 

Migrant support

For migrants that find themselves in difficult situations, we can offer you tailored support. If you have a temporary visa and do not have access to social services, we may be able to help you by offering tailored support. We encourage you to contact us and have a chat.

Newcomers coffee mornings

We know that moving to a new country can be challenging. Do come along and meet like-minded people at our Wednesday coffee mornings at 10 am. These sessions are currently offering a friendly space to connect with new people while practising and improving English skills as a response to community need.