September is a special time in Tasman as we celebrate our community’s diversity during Welcoming Week.
This event invites groups, clubs, schools, and workplaces to organise activities which welcome newcomers and help us to foster new friendships – it’s time to get to know each other!
Tasman’s population grew by more than 10% last year – let’s make sure we welcome our new community members warmly and help them connect with our existing communities.
Welcoming Week runs from 6 to 15 September under the theme ‘Nau mai rā – Glad you’re here’.
It is an opportunity to meet new residents, colleagues, and recent arrivals to our area. With people from more than 100 different ethnic backgrounds calling Tasman home, our community is a true melting pot of cultures.
You can join the celebration and plan a ‘welcoming event’ that helps bring new and established community members together. Consider hosting open days at your business, organising guided tours of local attractions, or planning fun events like game nights, neighbourhood picnics, street parties, or potluck meals featuring international cuisine.
If you need help, our Welcoming Communities Officer is available to help you brainstorm ideas for your events and provide support. This year we have special resources available for schools to encourage students in welcoming activities.
Please get in touch for more information: birte.becker-steel@tasman.govt.nz.
By hosting a Welcoming Week event, you join a global movement dedicated to building inclusive communities. Let’s make Tasman stronger together!
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