Immigration information for Porirua community

5 October 2006

The first of three immigration clinics for the Porirua community will be held next week, Department of Labour Pacific Division Establishment Director Mai Malaulau said.

“The aim of the three clinics is to make immigration assistance more accessible to people in Porirua.

“Clinics will involve one-on-one meetings with Department staff to answer immigration questions and help complete application forms.

“Assistance with Samoan Quota and Pacific Access Category applications will be available, as well as other kinds of immigration applications.

“People will not be able to lodge applications at the clinic - they still need to contact the nearest Department of Labour branch to do this.

“This initiative was discussed at a community meeting in August hosted by the MP of Mana, Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban.

“The Department has worked closely with community members to organise the clinics.

“These clinics are being trialled - we will review them and discuss their effect with community representatives to determine if they will be ongoing,” she said.

Information on Department of Labour clinics:

Clinics will run from 10.00am to 2.00pm on Monday 9 October, Monday 6 November and Monday 4 December.

To make an appointment to speak to a Department of Labour representative at one of these times, please contact the Whanau Centre on (04) 237-7749.

ENDS