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HAERE MAI Welcome To Aotearoa New Zealand

HAERE MAI Welcome To Aotearoa New Zealand. The Kiwi Lifestyle. What is New Zealand really like?. What are your impressions of Wellington or NZ? Any expectations? Expressions or new words you have heard? What were you told about New Zealand?.

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HAERE MAI Welcome To Aotearoa New Zealand

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  1. HAERE MAI Welcome To Aotearoa New Zealand

  2. The Kiwi Lifestyle What is New Zealand really like? What are your impressions of Wellington or NZ? Any expectations? Expressions or new words you have heard? What were you told about New Zealand? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvEhf7UsjuI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc6lqiMOxnw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1cOn5vGc4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-_1j0YoJBo

  3. Kiwi Lingo • What are jandals? Togs? • What do we mean when we say “She’ll be right”? • Cheers, mate • You’ve been invited to a BYO BBQ – what does this mean? • Yeah, nah… • Someone tells you “sweet as” – what are they saying? Look at page 39 in your student handbook for more local expressions and words!

  4. LivinginWellington

  5. Wellington : The Facts Wellington city has a population of 197,000 people. The entire Wellington Region has 480,000 Capital City and the political and cultural centre of New Zealand – home to the NZ Symphony Orchestra, Royal NZ Ballet, NZ Stock Exchange SOUTHERNMOST capital city in the world Wellingtonians are known as some of the fittest New Zealanders. More cafés, restaurants and bars per capita than New York with some of the strongest coffee in the country! Average temperature in Winter is: 8.7 degrees Celsius (48 Fahrenheit)

  6. Wellington : The Lifestyle • How do people spend their time in Wellington? • Spending time with friends and family is important to people in NZ. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings are the most social days of the week in Wellington • Where can you go to find out about events or activities? • http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/ or http://internationalstudenthome.victoria.ac.nz/ • Is it expensive to live in Wellington? • There are lots of activities you can do for free, or cheap! http://www.wellingtonnz.com/know-wellington/know-what-do-city-under-5 or visit the DOC website for information on walks, hikes and island tours www.doc.govt.nz • What is the culture like? • Wellington is a multicultural city and celebrates different cultures. Maori Culture is also important to many New Zealanders – read more on page 40 of your student handbook • http://live.wellingtonnz.com/page/lifestyle.aspx

  7. Exploring the outdoors Highly changeable weather & rough landscape Get well informed before you depart Always go with others Take appropriate gear Minimise your impact: Be kind to the environment! http://www.lovenewzealand.net.nz/new-zealand-main-cities.php http://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/walks-and-walkways

  8. Wellington through the Trimester… • November • Saturday 16th end of • examinations • Monday 18th Trimester 3 • begins • Moving flat? Returning • home? Talk to a VI student • advisor if you want to talk • about leaving Wellington • Looking for summer work? • Visit Vic Careers – • www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers/ • Missed out any Wellington • attractions? Zealandia? • http://wotzon.com/eventlisting.html?event_id=5009537 • July • No addition • of courses or refund • after Friday 26th • Events in Wellington • this month: NZ Film • Festival starting July • 26th –August 11th ! • www.wellingtonnz.com/events • Look at ISH for VUW • news and events • http://internationalstudenthome.victoria.ac.nz • September • Monday 9th Trimester • resumes • Check out page 12 of • ‘Campus Connections.’ • Winter is officially • over – explore one of • Wellington’s Islands or • bush walks • www.doc.govt.nz • Watch the Wellington • Lions rugby team live • at Westpac Stadium • Thursday 12th • August • Joined a club? Check • out VUWSA website • and PGSA for post grad • First assignment due? • Visit SLSS for support • www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/slss/ • Mid Trimester break • beings Friday 26th • Events in Wellington • this month: Visit • Te Papa for the Andy • Warhol exhibition • Wellington on a Plate - • A food festival starting • on the 9th • October • 3 weeks until study week • Joined a study group? • Get your Spring fruit and • veges at Harbourside • Markets! • Friday 18th Trimester ends • Friday 25th exam period • begins • Monday 28th Labour Day • Nationwide Holiday – • University is closed • Events in Wellington this • month: Diwali Festival of • lights Saturday 27th • December • In Wellington for December? • Welcome to Summer ! • Check out the ‘Summer City’ • for concerts & movies at the • Botanical Gardens. • Summer Christmas? 26th and • 27th are nationwide holidays • Take some time to explore • another part of New Zealand • Buy New Zealand souvenirs • for friends and family back • home!

  9. Getting Around http://www.metlink.org.nz/ http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/ Check out Page 23-24 in your Student handbook

  10. Where To Shop For more details on where to go check out Page 25-26 in your Student Handbook

  11. Where to shop.... • http://www.iman.co.nz/halal.php • http://www.trademe.co.nz/ • http://yellow.co.nz/y/yans-supermarket • http://www.moshims.com/ • http://www.recycleboutique.co.nz/locations/wellington.aspx • http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/?gclid=CJ7S8NnRobgCFcEypAodsCMA4A

  12. Staying Safe and keeping well http://www.getthru.govt.nz/web/GetThru.nsf/web/BOWN-7GY5TP In an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold. Do not run outside! You can read about being prepared on the get thru website. It is important to look after your health and well-being when you are a student! Visit Mauri Ora student health in the Student Union Building to see a doctor or counsellor. Read more on Page 13 of your student handbook

  13. Here to talk about Winter in Wellington….. Laura Dimock Student Finance Advisor at Victoria University

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