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Community Capacity Building

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Community Capacity Building

Grow Your Roots

Building Knowledge, Growing Together

We were excited to launch our Community Capacity Building: Grow Your Roots programme in August 2025.

 

This project is created with and for people from refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant backgrounds.

 

It provides a space to learn more about life in Aotearoa New Zealand — your rights, responsibilities, practical information, and the many opportunities available. It’s also a place to ask questions, share experiences, and strengthen your participation in wider society.

 

By building knowledge together, you can make confident, informed decisions and take an active role in shaping your new life here.

 

We believe everyone has something valuable to bring, and we’re proud to walk this journey alongside you.

Through this project, we aim to empower people with the tools, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in their new home.

 

The first series is delivered online and in English.

 

Workshops are free to join and open to individuals and communities from refugee, migrant, or asylum seeker backgrounds.

 

The series starts with monthly legal workshops, Know Your Rights.

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Great News - we are back with our Grow your Roots series of Capacity Building workshops for 2026.

Making the Most of Your Money

We are excited to partner with DLA Piper and Westpac for this important workshop topic in September.

Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026

Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Location: Microsoft Teams Online

Tired of stressing out about balancing your finances?

Join us for this workshop on making the most of your money.

Learn practical budgeting skills to help you manage your money with confidence. This workshop will explore ways to track income and expenses, plan for regular costs, save for future goals, and make informed financial decisions in everyday life.

Join us to for a FREE community workshop to learn about:

  • How to create a simple household budget

  • Ways to track your income and spending

  • Tips for managing bills and everyday expenses

  • Understanding Debt

  • Strategies for saving money and planning ahead

  • How to set realistic financial goals

  • Planning for when things go wrong

  • Where to find trusted financial information and support

 

Free for any refugee and migrant background individuals and communities.

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Voting rights and responsibilities in NZ
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Starting a Business Workshop
Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities Workshop
Understanding Finance in New Zealand
Tenancy (Housing) Rights & Responsibilities
Employment Rights & Responsibilities
Local Government Elections

Disclaimer: The information in these workshops is a general guide and was accurate at the time of delivery.

For advice about your specific situation, please consult a legal professional.

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HOST International Aotearoa

HOST is a charity that strives to make life better for displaced people and host communities by fostering humanity, hope and dignity.

 

In Aotearoa New Zealand our focus is on supporting social, community, digital and economic inclusion for people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. We also work with former refugees to improve leadership capacity and representation.

About Us

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Physical Address:

Level 4, 24 Johnston

Street, Wellington

Postal Address:

c/- Office Suites

Wellington Ltd,

PO Box 25480,

Wellington 6104
 

HOST International Aotearoa New Zealand is a registered charity in New Zealand: CC56733

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HOST is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, faiths, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities, staff and whānau.

We acknowledge, honour and respect Māori as tangata whenua, people of the land in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our work is guided by the principles of partnership, participation and protection of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

 

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