Changemakers Resettlement Forum

23/10/2026

Congratulations to Cristian, Rodolfo and Nelli in Levin! ✨

A big thank you to the driving mentors who go above and beyond to support the learners, Gordy, Athol, Jean, Alan & Steve, who show patience and skill helping the learners improve their driving skills to be able to pass a test. 💖

BiG SHOUT out to Tash, our driving instructor who is amazing. We love working with her and we all learn to improve our own driving!!! Even after 30 years.

21/10/2026

A very sunny week in Wellington with some very good news ☀️

A huge congratulations to Mariam, who passed her restricted driving test yesterday, 20 October! 🥳
We’re so happy for you, Mariam! Enjoy this exciting milestone and all the new opportunities ahead. ✨

A big shout-out to her mentor, Will, for doing a wonderful job supporting and encouraging Mariam every step of the way. 💪

15/10/2026

Kia Ora CRF family
Just a quick reminder about this community consultation meeting hosted by MBIE next week, Tuesday 20 October.
So please let us know the following if you or your community representative is planning to attend:

- How many people will be attending
- If your community members need interpreting services, and what language(s)
- Any special dietary requirements

Contacts:
Ph: 022 065 7831
E: [email protected]

More meeting information on the flier below 👇

15/10/2026

🇭🇺🇳🇿Hungary 1956–2026: 70 Years On
✨70 years ago, Hungarians rose up for freedom, and more than a thousand of the 200,000 who fled found a new home in New Zealand. Join us as we mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight.

Magyar Millennium Park is organising a few events, including a panel discussion/movie night.

🇭🇺Thursday 22 October · Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn
🥀6.00pm · Hungarian nibbles & w**e · $20 (ticket required)
🥀6.45pm · Perspectives on a Revolution, a panel discussion with Chris Finlayson, Alan Duff, Zoya Kőszegi and István Tóth, moderated by Zsófia Hellyer · Free
🥀7.30pm · Children of Glory(Szabadság, szerelem) screening · Free

❗️Registration is essential for each part. Register here:https://events.humanitix.com/hungary-1956-2026-70.../tickets

14/10/2026

Do you want to work with us, in Masterton or Levin? 🌞

We are looking for fantastic persons to join our little team and help create sustainable employment pathways that transform lives!

Trainer in Levin: https://nz.seek.com/job/95247455
Work Broker in Levin: https://nz.seek.com/job/95247404
Work Broker in Masterton: https://nz.seek.com/job/95247343

Applications close on 28/10/2026, 5:00 pm.

Build deep connections with diverse communities and help create sustainable employment pathways that transform lives!

08/10/2026

We’re currently on the lookout for new mentors in Wellington, Levin and Palmerston North, with another training scheduled for 31 October in Wellington. If you or someone you know is considering becoming a Driving Mentor, check out this short clip which gives a great taste of what our programme is all about.

Thanks heaps to Vish, Cooper and Tammy for making this video with us 💐

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05/10/2026

Congratulations to Masoma, who passed her test today! It hasn’t always been an easy journey, but she absolutely flew through her test on 1 October, a brilliant start to the month. 🦋

A huge thank you to Judy, her main mentor, and to all the other mentors who have supported Masoma along the way. Your patience, encouragement, and commitment truly make a difference! 🪻

12/09/2026

Meet our star student Anisgul, who passed her restricted licence AND her full licence FIRST TIME 🤩 Congratulations Anisgul, you have done so well! 🎆

Fa'afetai Vaosa for your support and commitment to Anisgul 💖

09/09/2026

Pōneke woke up with a stunning Spring weather today, and it was a good omen since Shukriya passed her restricted test today. Congratulations Shurkiya, we are so happy for you! 🌞

Ngā mihi nui to her mentor Eleanor, did a wonderful job supporting her all the way. 💐

02/09/2026

We’re celebrating Dib, who passed her restricted licence first time on Monday. 🥳 On a gorgeous Wellington day, it’s easy to forget how tough getting around can be when the wind and rain set in, so this achievement will make a huge difference for her.
Thank you to David, her mentor, for the many hours of practice and encouragement. Your support strengthens our whole Driving for Inclusion whānau!