Wellington National Ambassadors - NZ

How to find our venue this Saturday?

The Dell is an outdoor space located behind the Begonia House (close to The Lady Norwood Rose Garden) at Wellington Botanic Garden.

NATIONAL AMBASSADORS FINAL EVENT
Picnic at The Dell this Saturday☀️

It is for EVERYONE whether you’re international or domestic students.

This event is free, but it would be great if you RSVP using the form in our bio!

KEY DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 19 November 2022
Time: 11am - 1pm
Venue: The Dell, Wellington Botanic Garden

See you this Saturday 🤩

ARE YOU READY FOR PICNIC DAY AT THE DELL? 🌞

It is an event to gather international and domestic students to watch the cultural performance and play some traditional games (opportunities to win some prizes😉)

⏰ Time: Saturday, 19 November 2022, 11am

📍Location: The Dell, Wellington Botanice Garden (behind Rose Garden Cafe)

Bring your friends and families!

Link in bio for sign up

Kia ora, National Ambassadors will organise a Picnic Day at The Dell, Botanic Garden on 19 November 2022. It is a space to gather and connect international & domestic students in Wellington. Also sharing cultures from different countries. Can't wait!

We are looking for cultural performers who would be keen to voluntarily perform at the event!
Send us a dm if you're interested☺️

We have changed the date to next Friday at 5.30pm! Come and join us if you haven’t walked up to Mount Victoria. It’s an easy walk within 1 hour😗

RSVP using our link on bio!

Come with us for a morning walk up to Mount Victoria Lookout this Sunday 🥾 especially if you haven’t been there, this is the time. It’s an easy walk within 1 hour!

RSVP using link on our bio😊
https://forms.office.com/r/1vi6hKja5p

Such a good turn out to see international students at the Wellbeing Conference last Friday! We’re sure you have benefited from the session with amazing speakers Anna Rogers from ISANA NZ, Grace Gassin & Mehwish Mughal from Te Papa who passionately talked about wellbeing journey and stories✨

Join us for a much needed conversation on improving international students’ wellbeing supports in Wellington this Friday!

RSVP form is in bio☺️

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4J0vbEqsHUWEzwxxPR7oqaW8Lq0yLDpBlqV6bq7NysdUM0Q1M1FFTklDUEVCNzhBVkJaNlBMV0tJTi4u

Huge thank you to volunteers who joined the ‘day in the dirt’ at Kaicycle Urban Farm today!

Volunteering opportunity at Kaicycle Urban Farm in Newtown on Friday, 23 September 2022! 👩🏻‍🌾🧑🏻‍🌾 Join our ambassadors for the ‘day in the dirt’ to learn about farm and compost mahi🪴Lunch will be provided!

Sign up using the link on our bio

Ep 10 | This week we join Githmin De Silva, joining us all the way from Sri Lanka. Githmin takes us through his University journey which started online along with the start of the pandemic. Tune-in to hear his experience and grab a few pointers about studying off-shore.
Link in Bio to Podcast episode 10!

To understand more about how New Zealand Education can bring you to a whole new level of your life journey - visit https://www.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz/en
Follow New Zealand Education Social Media Pages for further announcements and updates:
Facebook: Study with New Zealand
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Thanks to everyone who attended our first Scavenger Event! We hope you all had fun 🤩 Please look forward to more events in the future! 🥳

Hurry, Register Now!
Our Scavenger Hunt and Zoom meeting registrations are closing on Monday at 11pm, don't miss the chance to win amazing prizes at both events, sign-up while you can.

Events details-

⏰scavenger hunt time: 2pm - 4pm

🗓date: Saturday 25th June

📍location: Wellington Botanical Gardens

⏰zoom event time: 6pm

❗️Please click the link below/on our Linktree for the
sign-up form!❗️
https://forms.gle/C392gfYNyUWfARHV7

A big thank you to our welfare team for organising a relaxing yoga workshop for international students. The workshop was free to all international students as it was sponsored by . We hope the workshop was helpful to reduce their stress from exams and assignments, and improve their wellbeing.

Thank you .nz for the wonderful yoga workshop!

“The yoga workshop was helpful to reduce my stress from studying for my exams.” -Ain, Malaysian student from Victoria University of Wellington.

We have a lot more events coming up, so feel free to join us!

The National Ambassadors Programme will host an online panel discussion regarding issues faced by international students in New Zealand, and ways to overcome them. The panelists will include international students from Wellington and other regions.

Make sure to not miss it!

Zoom link in bio (linktree).

Ep 9 | Join Helina and Sanskar and learn about the Indian Students' Organization.

This week we talk to Helina and Sanskar about various topics, including the Indian Students’ Organisation at Victoria University of Wellington, the larger Indian community in Wellington, and how you can get involved with Indian culture and events in the Wellington region.

Link in Bio to Podcast episode 9!

Here are the Indian Students’ Organisation social media handles :
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria-University-of-Wellington-Indian-Students-Organisation-103361008439459
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iso.victoria/?fbclid=IwAR3CQoWFS0aXTUr37A_IpAfENAZqojZoWzJZzM-xKIXp4eusvwmRfxsceG8

To understand more about how New Zealand Education can bring you to a whole new level of your life journey - visit https://www.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz/en

Follow New Zealand Education Social Media Pages for further announcements and updates:
Facebook: Study with New Zealand
Instagram:

Wellington National Ambassadors - NZ updated their website address.

Join us next Sunday at NowYoga for a free Yoga workshop!🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️

☀️ Why Yoga?
Yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration.

Whether you’re in high school or University, put aside your work for an hour and give yourself a treat and a chance to relax!

☀️ When is the workshop?
12th of June (Sunday), 11:00am-12:00pm.
It is at the Now Yoga studio, 97 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro. WellingtonNZ has kindly sponsored us so it is completely free of charge!

☀️ Who is eligible?
Any high school or University students in Wellington, priority given to international students.

☀️ How do I sign up?
Via link below/on our Linktree
https://forms.gle/jYubD3G29tvD789q6

Join us for our very first National Ambassador’s Scavenger Hunt! 🎁🌳 and Zoom event! 👾💻
All students are welcome! We hope this event can foster connections between international and domestic students, so come along to make some new friends 🙂
🏆prizes up for grabs in both the Scavenger and Zoom event!🏆
⏰scavenger hunt time: 2pm - 4pm
🗓date: Saturday 25th June
📍location: Wellington Botanical Gardens
⏰zoom event time: 6pm
❗️Please click the link below/on our Linktree for the sign-up form!❗️
https://forms.gle/C392gfYNyUWfARHV7
(more details will be posted closer to the date)

EP8 | Story of Matthew Le - The transition from student life to working for ENZ as an Intern.

Guest Matthew shares his lesson learnt from experiencing Covid-Lockdown both at work and studying at university. He also gives us the insights of what sort of criteria that employers are looking at when a candidate is coming for an interview and some tips on how to stand out from the rest.

After an interview, Matthew has said:
“Being committed and dedicated to the things that you love to do regardless of how many challenges and difficulties are thrown at you - Never Ever Give Up! The reward is coming SOON!”😉

Link in bio for Matthew’s Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F74BxTLRO2M

Date Interviewed: 12 March 2022

Matthew also shares with us how Māori Culture has tremendously influenced his way of thinking in caring for the environment and building a strong bond within the community. Follow the link attached in the description of Matthew’s Episode on Youtube ^~^

To understand more about how New Zealand Education can bring you to a whole new level of your life journey - visit https://www.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz/en

Follow New Zealand Education Social Media Pages for further announcements and updates:
Facebook: Study with New Zealand
Instagram:

Study Wellington

Ep 7 | Guest Emilie & the International Friendship Club / Cultural Coffee Club

Today’s topic is about some clubs that students can join at Victoria University of Wellington: the International Friendship Club and the Cultural Coffee Club. Guest Emilie talks to us about her role in these clubs, what kind of events they have, who can join, and how these clubs can benefit international students.

Link in bio for Emilie's episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjVeo7sPfug&t=5s

To understand more about IFC, let’s find out in the promotional video in this link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZ_mXVXQS8

IFC - Social Media Pages:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifcvictoria/?hl=en
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2296128490477866

Cultural Coffee Club - Social Media Pages
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242437060554858/

Ep 6 | Being part of WellingtonNZ community gives Sarah opportunities to do great things.

Amazing story about how Sarah and her co-workers at WellingtonNZ have been able to run different programmes for international students within the Wellington City regarding helping them to improve confidence and socialize with people. Sarah also shares with us some useful advice for offshore students and those who are new to Wellington. 🙂

Link in bio for Sarah's Episode ^^
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2uMCJ4-zYo&t=29s

For further information about WellingtonNZ Student Programmes - please check out this link below: ⬇️
https://www.wellingtonnz.com/work-and-study/study-in-wellington/international-student-programmes/

National Ambassadors Programme News:
https://www.wellingtonnz.com/work-and-study/study-in-wellington/international-student-programmes/providing-a-voice-for-international-students/

Study Wellington

Do you want to use your voice to empower other students in your community? Are you keen to develop your leadership skills? Registrations for the 2022 National Ambassador Programme are open! 🥳

Get the opportunity to organise events and activities that build stronger student community. Last year’s ambassadors held sports tournaments, created new student clubs and even launched a podcast! Now is your chance to be a part of it!!

To learn more and register for the 2022 programme, visit www.WellingtonNZ.com/national-ambassadors-programme. Registrations close 28 February, apply now!

Study Wellington

Ep 5 | What is it like to study in New Zealand as a highschooler?

Join us for this podcast episode with guest Anh, discussing her experience at Wellington Girls’ College as a student from overseas and international student clubs you can join such as WISA. Anh also shares with us some methods and tips for studying in a high school environment.

Let’s give a shout out to Anh’s Youtube Channel here ~~~~
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChVWjkUh3e8Y0qy2tpMSHVQ

Link in bio for Anh’s Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdIN9TzfnXI&t=1s

Don’t forget to give us a LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE our channel to your mates 😍💪🏼

2021 was definitely a year that had many challenges not only due to the environment that affects us but also the people we chose to meet, to talk, and to hook up with. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

On the 5th of Feb, 2022 marked our first face-to-face event celebrating Lunar New Year 2022 with approximately 30 guests participating. The Wellington National Ambassador team felt blessed and sincere to see everyone had a blast when doing different activities and sharing warm-hearted wishes via red envelopes to random guests in the room.🧧

We all hope that “Lunar New Year Celebration 2022” will bring you a lot of extraordinary memories and a bustling vibe to kick-start a year of Tiger 🐅full of potential and success. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Here are some of our remarkable moments that our ambassadors captured from “Lunar New Year Celebration 2022”🥂

Lots of love from - Wellington National Ambassador 💝

Study Wellington

Due to current restrictions of the NZ Red Light System, Wellington National Ambassador Team would like to show the participants who will attend the “Lunar New Year Celebration” a brief info of Covid-19 Safety Guidelines. This will help us minimize the spread within communities and last but not least, having fun and creating extraordinary memories are our key purposes. 🥰

1. Vaccine Pass 🎫🎫
Participants who attend “Lunar New Year Celebration 2022” should be double-vax of COVID-19 and have Vaccine Pass available to access the venue.

2. Scan QR Code
Keep scanning the QR code and stay on track of where you visit.

3. Sanitize Your Hands: 🤲
Hand sanitizer will be provided during our event! Please make sure to wash your hands before and after eating, and after doing activities. “STAY HYGIENE - SLOW THE SPREAD”

3. Face-mask Protection 😷🗣
We encourage you to bring and wear your own mask during our event hence keep yourself and others around safe.

4. Social Distancing 🤜---- 1m ---- 🤛
Staying at 1m apart between one and others is compulsory when serving foods and drinks. You are so welcome to move around when you are not being served or eating.

⏰Time: Saturday, 5th Feb 2022. From 6pm to 8pm
📍Location: Room - MZ03, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington

Can't wait to see you all 😇

ARE YOU READY FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR 2022 ???🧧🎊

The Lunar New Year is a momentous holiday. It is a celebration of energetic performances and shared history, highlighting that diversity is our strength.

I invite you to join me and members of our community to celebrate Lunar New Year! The best memories are made when we truly celebrate together

⏰Time: Saturday, 5th Feb 2022. From 6pm to 8pm

📍Location: Room - MZ03, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington!!!

There will be small games and light refreshment will be provided during our celebration of Year of the TIGER 🐅

Let’s Dress Up In RED (if possible) and bring snacks

**COVID Vaccine Pass is REQUIRED for ENTRY

Let's give a BIG shout out to the High School Ambassadors Team from Wellington. They organize an exciting beach party for everyone who loves outdoor activities and keen to connect with new people.
Details are below and give a DM to Wellington International Students' Association if you have any further questions ❗❗

Wellington International Student's Association (WISA)
ORIENTAL BAY BEACH PARTY - THE GREAT FUN TO END YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY!☀️🏖

School is starting just in a few weeks and you don’t want to miss out on this event! Whether you’re a high-schooler or not, international or domestic student, we welcome you to join us at the beach for some volleyball and football games, bodyboarding, wharf jumping, sunbathing- all the essentials of summer fun!

This event is free, you just need to sign up! The online sign-up form is in our bio!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekaFSKseJ4rLPPyzgffYp7uH3nDt9OK-cUbARbiixmihrmSg/viewform

Snacks and drinks are on us! To spice up the fun, you can also get some yummy KFC on the day. 🍗🍟 We have so many options for you to choose from! (info about making payment is on sign-up form)

What are you waiting for?! Grab your friends, spread the word, and sign up ASAP! We can’t wait to see all of you at the beach!

KEY DETAILS
Date: 29th January, Saturday Location: Near Freyberg Beach Play Area, Oriental Bay (next to the car park of Freyberg Pool & Fitness Center) Time: 4:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: Free! (extra KFC from $3.00)

**COVID Pass IS REQUIRED

Ep 4 | What is it like to be a bicultural student?
Guest Grace shares with us a story about how she embraces two different cultures and overcomes cultural conflicts. By breaking the cultural barriers, she has found her own ways in making new friends and created a long-lasting memory when studying in New Zealand.

Link to our Ep4 ->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fkUvqEvCWg&t=3s

Podcast - Ep 3 | Guest Avni introduces Le Cordon Bleu, an international school with its branch in the heart of Wellington City. She talks about the life of an international student, including the experience during COVID. Avni gives points on how to be hired during/after study at Le Cordon Bleu. Link in bio 😉

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sbYZLyhVpBQ&noapp=1

Do you enjoy games? Making new friends? Come join us for our Online Games Night on the 9th of January, Sunday! This will be a casual event where we can chat via Discord and play online games together such as Snake and Skribbl.
No professional gaming experience necessary!
A Discord account is required. 🙂🙂

Hope to see you soon! 👋

Link to access: https://discord.com/invite/gGCCte7GKA?fbclid=IwAR3EIlA2trOXKzrhAlE55cSmpnMnt0_7lYpTYHSXd3mTv9NuqS9cuZ2R-94

On behalf of the National Ambassador Wellington Team, here’s wishing everyone a big Meri Kirihimete with full of joy, love, happiness and laughter ❤️🎄🎄🎄❤️
WellingtonNZ

Let's check it out our second episode on Youtube!

Ep2 | Eilizza shares tips and tricks on how to find opportunity in gaining NZ work experience Interviews with Eilizza from Victoria University of Wellington about her experience of participating in different programmes and social clubs/activities that...

Episode 2 | Interviews with Eilizza from Victoria University of Wellington about her experiences of participating in different programmes and social clubs/activities that the school has offered. She finds it extremely useful and practical for those who seek new employment opportunities and uplift personal skills.
Link in bio for the second podcast video!! 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJkjqkWT-OTAzNs_pymhnw

Proudly presenting the Wellington National Ambassadors’ first quiz event!

All students are welcome to take part. The quiz will be held on Facebook and here is the link to access to the event -
https://msngr.com/dkqarnbrfvws

The theme of the quiz will be facts about the Wellington Region and New Zealand in general. You are also invited to stay for our short Q&A after.

There will be a PRIZE: 1st place = $30 Prezzy card
So that you can receive this if you win, please be ready to send through your email to our contact team at the end of the quiz.

For further information, please see our social media for contact details. 🙂

Email: [email protected]

Ep1: Host Maggie interviews Khoa from WelTec about his student life experience as an international student living in Wellington. They discuss challenges during Covid-19, WelTec's representatives and clubs, and student support for international students. 🆕✨

Link in bio for our YouTube Channel 🎧
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJkjqkWT-OTAzNs_pymhnw