In cooperation with Buller REAP
Westport Newcomers
August 2015, Issue 1
Welcome to August’s Newsletter
Meet Your Coordinator
Hi everyone,
My name is Justine and I am the
new Westport Newcomers
Network Co-ordinator. I have lived
in New Zealand since 1992 after
emigrating from England. I am
married to a Scotsman and we
have two wonderful children.
We have lived in many areas of
New Zealand and have now been
on the Coast for about 8 years. We
have been settled in Westport for
just over 3 of those. It is a
wonderful place to live with a
Teaching and Outdoor Education. I
am passionate about helping
people, organising activities and
getting out and active. I especially
In this Issue
Meet Your Coordinator .......... 1
August Activities .................... 1
Activity Information ............... 2
Westport Library .................... 2
Our Community ..................... 3
Activities Timetable ............... 3
enjoy the outdoors, exploring new
places, cooking and meeting
people. What do you enjoy? Get in
contact and let’s see if we can
organise something together.
I look forward to hearing from you
friendly community, beautiful
scenery and lots going on.
Welcome Newcomers
We are an informal social
network which supports people
in Westport. ‘Newcomers’ can
help you get in touch with each
other, local people, clubs and
organisations. We hope to help
you feel at home in your new
environment. Please feel free
to come along to our activities
or contact us.
I come from a background of
Contact Us
NCNW Activities this month:
We are starting a new coffee group every 2nd Friday of the
month, meeting at PR’s cafe at 10.15am. I will be there with my
lovely daughter to meet you all. Please do come along and say hi
 The dates for the rest of the year are 14th August, 11th
September, 9th October, 13th November, 11th December.
The Reefton Fog Festival this Sunday the 2nd August at Reefton
Area School starting at 11am. Annikka Pugh is our activity leader
for this day and going with her family. If you are interested in
going or want some more info give her a call on 021 02313912.
Justine Blankenstein
Westport Newcomers
111 Palmerston Street
Westport
P: 03 7897659
M: 021 485 295
E: [email protected]
W: www.newcomers.co.nz
Hours
Monday 12.30-2.30 or by appointment
This project is supported by SettlingIn and Family & Community Services, a service of the Ministry of Social Development
Activity Information:
Coffee Group
PR’s Cafe @ 10.15
Palmerston St, Westport.
Every 2nd Friday of the Month.
Newcomers Networks provide opportunities for social connection,
whether you have moved here from overseas or from another part
of NZ or are local you are welcome to join us.
“Come along and make some friends”
Justine will be there to meet you  ph 789 7659
Westport Library
New Service 
The Westport Public Library is introducing a new service – selection and
delivery of books to folk who are unable to physically access the library
through disability, illness or age. A librarian will visit to discuss what type of
books and how many books are required and then a library volunteer will
deliver a selection of books on a monthly basis. Instead of paying the
individual rental costs of the items, the rental charges are consolidated into
one annual fee of $20 – no matter how many items are borrowed.
If you are interested in this service or know of someone who may be
interested, feel free to give me a call – 788 8030 ext 1 – or email on
[email protected].
We look forward to serving the community in this way!
This project is supported by Settling In, Office of Ethnic Communities
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Beautiful beaches….
Unique lifestyle…
Luscious bush…
Lovely country drives…
Exceptional opportunities…
Relaxing cafes…
 Inspiring tracks to run and
cycle…
 Superb new aquatic &
fitness centre…
 Great weather (it doesn’t
rain that much)!
 Remarkable Mountain
views…
 Excellent fishing…
 Amazing surf breaks…
 Terrific people!
Plus loads of other clubs and
groups to join in the BULLER!!!
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Our Community
Low cost counseling service available. Text:027 205 2928, email [email protected]
Local Markets – Every Saturday at the Clock Tower on Palmerston Street – check out local crafts (with
new stalls from our newcomers)!!
Volunteer to become a Big Brother or Sister to a child in Westport 788 8065
Community Lunch for women, 37 Peel St, Westport, 12pm Tuesday.
Oasis play group 10am-12pm, Mondays, St John Church Hall, Lyndhurst Street. Lunch provided – gold
coin donation (during term time)
Kids n Coffee 10am-12noon, Tuesdays, St John Church Hall, Lyndhurst Street.
Play Gym, Fridays at the Solid Energy Centre 10.30am (During term time)
Music and Movement Thursday 10.30am @ The REAP Hall, 13 Henley St, gold coin donation (During
term time)
Playcentre Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30-12, Fontblanque St.
Volunteer for St John Ambulance call 03 7897974 or visit www.stjohn.org.nz for more info.
Activities timetable
And this is just a few ideas…There’s lots more to do in Westport.
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Monday
Sit & be Fit @
Phelan Hall
10am
Ph 789 8770
Tuesday
Walking Group
@ Solid Energy
Centre 10am
Ph 789 8316
Wednesday
Library Book Club
rd
Every 3 Wed
11am.
Ph 788 8030
Thursday
Tai Chi @
Phelan Hall 1010.30 Contact
Sylvia 7899755
Indoor Bowls
@ Club Buller
7.30pm
Ph 789 8770
Mindfulness &
Meditation @
REAP Hall 5-5.30.
Contact Shelley
0273 123 867
Library Book
rd
Club Every 3
Thurs 7pm.
Ph 788 8030
Camera Club
th
Every 4
Thursday. Ph
789 8075
Mah-jong @
REAP 2-4
Ph 7897659
Euchar Cards @
Club Buller 1pm
Ph 789 8770
This project is supported by Settling In, Office of Ethnic Communities
Friday
nd
Every 2 Fri
Newcomers
Network Coffee
Group @ PR’s
10.15am
Contact Justine
021 485 295
Westport
Activity Group
rd
every 3 Friday
Contact Justine
021 485 295
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Other things to do in [BanchTown] this month
This project is supported by Settling In, Office of Ethnic Communities
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