Monday, March 14, 2011

致日本地震灾区慰问信

自日本3月11日下午发生的里氏8.8级(现已确认为9级)强烈地震及引发的海啸造成严重地震灾害以来,新西兰基督城地区中国学生学者在震惊之余,无不对地震及海啸造成的特大伤亡和严重损失感到深切哀悼和同情。对于同学及学者现在所面临的灾难,连日来新西兰基督城中国学生学者密切关注,尤其牵挂震区华人华侨和留学生们的安危。


基督城2011年2月22日遭受强烈地震的破坏由一座花园城市而变成一片废墟。这场突如其来的灾害中,造成重大人员伤亡和财产损失,其中也有我们的留学生。地震无情人又情,新西兰大使馆教育处老师在第一时间前往抗震一线看望中国同胞。中国驻新西兰大使徐建国表示“只要有百分之一的机会,我们也要尽百分之百的努力去营救我们的同胞”。中国政府在地震后多次向新西兰政府及人民表示同情及关注。温家宝总理及杨洁箎外长先后向新西兰总理及外长发出慰问电。中国政府派出的救援队在得到新西兰政府同意后迅速到达基督城,开始搜救工作。通过祖国和大使馆的努力把我留学人员的损失尽量减到最低。


经过这次灾难性事件,基督城林肯学联总结部分经验分享给大家。这次在日本失踪者家长应及早与使馆联系,同时呼吁在当地的华人及学生尽早与家人报平安,以免家人担心。同时要做好积极的自救工作,注意储备一定的食物和水,注意余震等危险。通过各种渠道发布救援的信息,让大家及时了解该如何处理遇到的困难。积极和使馆教育处联系,有问题及时汇报。


在灾难面前,最重要的是镇定、勇气以及信心。在这样一个关键时刻,请同学们坚强意志,心怀希望,请相信我们的祖国!也请你们把基督城林肯学联学生学者齐心救灾、祖国齐心援助的消息告诉你们身处灾区的朋友亲人们,让他们一定放心、等待救援。


我们全体林肯学联学生学者同样相信,在祖国、大使馆和教育处的组织帮助下,在日本灾区华人华侨和留学生的救援善后工作会顺利进行。


我们期盼着灾区的日本民众和中国同胞们的生活学习尽早恢复正常。在史无前例的强震海啸中,坚强的中国同胞和日本人民一定能在全世界的关切和帮助下渡过难关,早日重建家园。





林肯学联LUCA

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

CPIT International Drop-in Centre

CPIT International Drop-in Centre Open from Thursday 3 March - we're here
to help


The CPIT International Services Team have set up a temporary Drop-in Centre,
located at our Campus Connect site in Hornby. International students are
welcome to call in to discuss their options regarding further study,
accommodation, welfare or visa matters. We are here, please come by:

Unit A, 375 Main South Road Hornby
Christchurch
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am to 3pm
Phone: 03 961 0540

Advice for students wanting to transfer from Christchur​ch to Auckland

A Help Desk has been set up for international students and their
families wanting to transfer from Christchurch to Auckland.



Assistance provided includes: language, cultural and all round wider
support for the student and whole family plus free access to
professional counselling.



Contact:

Jessica Phuang

Mobile No. 0274 782155

Email: jessica.phuang001@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

学生转校信息

With regard to Chinese students who wish to transfer to other
providers, the Ministry of Education "Hot Line" for this is 021 932
765. Students can phone individually or the Embassy can phone on
their behalf if you hold the relevant information.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Information for Student about passport, visa, fee refund and so on

Students outside of New Zealand

Q: Will I be charged an application fee by Immigration New Zealand if I have to apply for a Variation of Conditions/new visa because of the earthquake?
A: No – the fee for a variation of conditions will be waived.

Q: I have been issued a visa to attend an education provider in Christchurch and have not yet travelled to New Zealand. I want to travel to New Zealand once the education provider is operating again.
A: You may still use any visa you have been issued. We recommend that from Monday 28 February 2011, you try to make contact with your provider in Christchurch to see when they are likely to re-open.
Q: If I defer my travel plans, which results in requiring a new visa with amended travel dates, do I have to pay the application fee and/or complete a new application form, provide evidence of funds and passport details?
A: You will not be required to pay a new fee and we will use your previous application form.

Q: I have had a visa issued to attend an education provider in Christchurch but have not yet travelled to New Zealand. I want to change the location of my study, but remain with the same provider (i.e a different campus).
A: Please approach your closest Immigration New Zealand branch for a new visa label, with confirmation from the provider regarding your offer of place and any associated tuition fees. There will be no fee for the change of visa.


Q4: I have had a visa issued to attend an education provider in Christchurch but have not yet travelled to New Zealand. I want to change the location of my study to attend a different provider. What can I do?
A: There will be no visa fees for this. Please approach your closest Immigration New Zealand branch and submit an application with a new offer of place from the new provider and provide a receipt of tuition fees (or confirmation from the new provider that confirms tuition fees are paid or will be paid in due course). If there are significant differences in the new course being applied for, the application may take some time.

Students already in New Zealand

Q: Will I be charged an application fee by Immigration New Zealand if I have to apply for a Variation of Conditions/new visa because of the earthquake?
A: No – fees will be waived.





Q: I am a foreign national who is considered a “domestic” student and I have an application lodged at the Christchurch branch, but do not know if my application has been approved. I now do not hold a visa and am wondering what I can do.

A: Since 7 February if you were lawfully in New Zealand when you lodged your student application in Christchurch branch, and your visa is expiring/has expired, you will be automatically issued an interim student visa valid for six months, or until your substantive student visa applications had been decided - whatever date is earlier.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/visaextensionschch.htm
The interim student visa has the same conditions as 'open' student visa. This means you may undertake any course of study in New Zealand. The interim letter will be emailed to you if we have an email address, or if not then a letter will be sent. Given the disruption to mail services in Christchurch this may take some time to arrive. You are able to contact the Immigration Contact Centre on 0508 558 885 to enquire about your status.

Q: I am a full fee paying international student and have an application lodged at the Palmerston North branch to attend an education provider in Christchurch. I want to change providers and move to another location.
A: You may do so. Please call 0508 558 885 or, if you can, contact your visa officer at the Palmerston North branch to discuss your situation. You will need to submit a new offer of place from the new provider and provide a receipt of tuition fees (or confirmation from the new provider that confirms tuition fees are paid or will be paid in due course).

Q: I am a full fee paying international student and have an application lodged at the Palmerston North branch to attend an education provider in Christchurch and I want to leave New Zealand.
A: Please call INZ on 0508 558 885 and we will make arrangements to return your passport to you.

Q: I am in Christchurch and have a valid student visa that is due to expire on 31 March 2011. What can I do?
A: If you wish to continue studying and have sourced a provider, send your application to the Palmerston North branch (or if your provider is a Students Online provider please talk to them).

If you want to apply for a visitor visa, send your application to the Northern Documentation Branch in Auckland at the following address:

Immigration New Zealand
Private Bag 92223
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland
New Zealand

If you are unable to mail an application, please call us on 0508 558 885 to discuss options.

Q: If I have a student visa and it is valid beyond 31 March and I can’t study because of the earthquake what do I do?
A: You do not need to apply for a new visa at this time. However, if you want to start working for a different employer or studying at a different educational institute to the one specified on your visa you will need to get a variation of conditions or a new visa.

Q: All of the documents I am required to submit my visa application, are missing in Christchurch and my visa is due to expire on 31 March 2011. How do I remain lawfully in New Zealand?
A: Immigration New Zealand is looking at the option of issuing an interim visa to all people in your situation to ensure you remain lawfully in New Zealand while you decide what you wish to do. If your passport is lost, approach your Embassy or Consulate and report it lost. If you want to apply for a student visa to remain in New Zealand, send an application for a student visa to the Palmerston North branch and provide all documentation you have available and a short letter outlining your situation.

If you want to apply for a visitor visa, send your application to the Northern Documentation Branch in Auckland


Immigration New Zealand
Private Bag 92223
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland
New Zealand

and provide all of the required documentation you have available and a short letter outlining your situation

Q: I have a valid visa to study in Christchurch and I have already moved to another education provider elsewhere in New Zealand. What should I do?
A: Please apply for a Variation of Conditions to your student visa as soon as possible, unless your visa is expiring within the next 30 days. There will be no immigration fees for this. Please do contact us to let us know that you have moved – 0508 558 885

Other Information

Q: Will I be charged an application fee by Immigration New Zealand if I have to apply for a Variation of Conditions/new visa because of the earthquake?
A: No – these fees will be waived.

Q: How do I find out if my course is still happening?
A: Contact your education provider when you can, but keep in mind that Christchurch is in the middle of a disaster and you may not receive a fast answer. There are still issues with power supply, and many computer and record systems have been destroyed. Many staff members from your education provider have their own personal matters to attend to also. So please be patient.

Please make sure that you let us know your current contact details – call 0508 558 885

外国代表团及外国人信息指南

外国代表团及外国人信息指南
Information for Foreign Missions/ Families of Foreign Nationals

警署家庭联络人
Police Family Liaison
警官 Mark Harrison
电话: 027-281-7899

警官Wendy Roblliard
电话: 027-591-6005

Wallace Haumara
电话: 027-275-7572


新西兰领事服务
NZ Consular Support
MFAT Consular Officers in Christchurch
新西兰外交贸易部基督城领事服务办公室
电话: 021 490 433
021 490 434



ACC Support
ACC provide a $5541.23 funeral
ACC为在新西兰遇难的外籍人员提NZ$5541.23的 葬礼补助金。

The process for this will be activated by the funeral home.
这个程序将由殡仪馆启动。

Information on this and ACC support for injuries incurred in the earthquake can be found on:
相关信息及关于ACC对地震中受伤人员的援助,请参考网站
www.acc.govt.nz及网站首页的“坎特伯雷地震援助”的链接。

0800 222 075

Sat 26th Feb and Sun 27th Feb 9am – 1pm 2月26日(周六)和2月27日(周日) 上午9点到下午1点

周一至周五 上午9点到下午5点。

其它福利措施
Other Welfare Provisions
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) will provide a Civil Defence Payment to foreign nationals who are displaced by a civil emergency for food, clothing, bedding and accommodation.
社会发展部(MSD)将为没有食物、衣服、被褥和住宿的外国人提供民防补贴。

The MSD website is updated regularly on the civil emergency
社会发展部网站定期就民防紧急事件进行更新。
http://www.msd.govt.nz/emergency/index.html

For more information on the Civil Defence Payment
更多关于民防补贴的信息,请参阅以下网站:
http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/forms-and-brochures/financial-assistance-in-a-civil-defence-emergency.html



受害者援助
Victim Support

Victim Support is a voluntary organisation that works in partnership with the police to provide practical and emotional support during a crisis period.

受害者援助(Victim Support)是一个与警方合作自愿机构,在危机时期为受害者提供实际的和情感上的支援。

精神支援热线:0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)


Contact: www.victimsupport.org.nz


翻译服务
Interpreter Services 


MLT翻译中心 (03) 377 1227 www.mlt.co.nz
坎特伯雷口译 Atena Hensch
(03) 372 9311
www.interpret.org.nz


宗教援助组织
Religious Support Groups


新西兰国际穆斯林组织:
Mosque, Deans Ave
Hisham el Zeiny, Imam
(04) 387 4226


021-023-67184 iman@paradise.net.nz
新西兰伊斯兰Alulbayt基金会
(09) 577 1127 www.islam.org.nz
坎特伯雷希伯来联盟
(03) 365 7412 www.chc.org.nz
佛光山佛教寺
地址:Cnr Riccarton/Harakeke St (03) 341 6276
www.fgs.org.nz
基督城中国教堂
地址:Jack Stewart
280 Greers Rd



021-8876-12

文化援助组织
Cultural Support Groups


基督城韩国社团
Kevin Park 团长

(03) 348 2766
(03) 341-2231
027-733-6634 www.chchkorean.org.nz
中国地震受害者服务
电话:

348-6987


基督城中华中国社团 (03) 377 5158
坎特伯雷日本社团
Masako Kayaba先生
(03) 352-3625

021-251-1963 dgusch@es.co.nz
印度社区代表
Surinder Tandon
(03) 325-3114

021-295-1089
基督城广东联合会 www.cgda.org.nz
Rewi Alley中国教育中心
(03)354-8484



医院
Hospitals


基督城医院
地址:Riccarton Avenue
(03) 364-0640


非工作时间的医疗中心
After Hours Medical Centres


医疗从业者支援小组
地址:285 Riccarton Rd 电话:
343-1668
0800-826-285

Riccarton门诊
地址:4 Yaldhurst Rd, Church Corner
Upper Riccarton
(03) 343-3661



殡仪员
Undertakers The Funeral Directors Association of NZ has a 17 strong Disaster Response Team in Christchurch who are advising and supporting local funeral directors.
新西兰葬礼指导协会在基督城有17支灾难应急队伍,他们负责对殡仪事物提供支持和指导。


The following funeral directors are have the most experience at repatriation.
以下的殡仪指导员对遗体遣送最有经验,他们是:

John Rhinds 03 3799920 Tony Garing 0274717678 jrhind@funerals.co.nz

Lamb & Hayward 03 3599018 Steve Parkyn 0274442961 westpark@lambandhayward.co.nz


其它的殡仪指导员:

Bell Lamb and Trotter 03 3897999 Dominic Orr
027 2823842
dominic@belllambtrotter.co.nz

Palmer Funeral Services 03 3599422 Roy Winton 021955534 or 0210693331 palmerfuneral@vodafone.co.nz

Gulliver & Tyler Ltd 03 3138222 Phil Seal 021739633 phil@gulliver-tyler.co.nz



运输公司
Freight Companies
运送物品回国:

TNT全球快递 0800 275868 www.tnt.com
世界运输和仓储公司 03 389 2070 www.worldmoving.co.nz
新西兰长途搬运公司 03 348 0604 www.nzvanlines.co.nz

Saturday, October 23, 2010

2010年中秋联欢会

又是一年彩云追月,桂花飘香的季节,在新西兰的天空下,我们这些海外学子喜迎中国传统节日“中秋节”。

9月24日,在中国大使馆的关心支持下,由林肯学联举办了以“团圆庆中秋”为主题的中秋联欢会,在这里,林肯华人师生,还有新西兰商学院的一些同学共聚一堂,欢度中秋。使馆教育处王胜刚老师也专门从惠灵顿赶到现场,与我们如似一家人,其乐融融。新西兰商学院的何校长热心此次活动,对活动给予了大量帮助,并提供了月饼。惠灵顿学生学者联谊会、维多利亚大学中国学生会、梅西大学中国学生会也给林肯的华人师生发来了慰问信,让我们远在大洋彼岸仍能处处感受到华人的温暖。

接着进行了“团圆庆中秋”为主题的分组游戏活动。围绕着这个主题进行3小游戏。
第一个游戏:“鞭炮声声庆中秋”,各组队员从起点背靠背夹住一个气球跑到终点,并在终点处夹爆气球。当所有小队都夹爆气球之后,所有组员要一起大喊“中秋快乐”。这个游戏是考验每组成员的团结协作能力的,也体现了的主题中的团字。
第二个游戏:每组都会分到10张白纸,正反面都可以用,还有5只笔。 每组成员要在3分钟之内在白纸上画出尽可能多的月饼,不能借助任何工具,咱们的这个月饼也是有要求的,要有杯口大小,一定要圆。这个游戏给大家一个机会,亲自动手来体验中秋的圆满。
第三个游戏:“中秋知识竞答”,提出15道与中秋有关的题目,每道题目答对加10分,答错扣10分,各组将答案写在纸上,最后由评委收回来统计各组的得分。这个游戏考验的是大家对祖国的传统文化和历史的了解,同时也增进了大家对祖国悠久文化和历史了解。

林肯中秋联欢会还举行了抽奖活动以及颁奖活动。颁奖活动主要针对那些积极参与活动策划的同学,鼓励同学们参与活动的积极性,凝聚和团结大家。林肯学联这次中秋联欢晚会同学们积极参与,活动中大家欢声笑语,其乐融融。

联欢会的成功,体现了我们留学生对生活的热爱,标志着我们正在逐步走向成熟,我们大家都为一个共同的目标,健康和快乐走到一起,我们要珍惜这份友谊和情谊。而且此次联欢会还充分让同学们体会到了祖国对我们留学生的关心和爱护。使得同学们真正体会到了虽然我们求学异乡,但祖国永远是他们心灵的归属地。
我们期待明年会更好,一切都在感谢中……