Mr Holding, Associate Principal, Senior Manager responsible for International Students
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9212
Mrs Brennan, International Manager, responsible for enrolment and documentation
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9266
Ms Baker, Director of International Students, responsible for pastoral care and discipline
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9258
Mrs Eaton, Homestay Coordinator
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9226
Mrs Kent, Head of ESOL Department
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9204
Mrs Faulkner, International Administrator
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9256
Mr Park, International Counsellor
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9207
Ms Qiu, International Counsellor
Ph (09) 489 4167 Extension 9276
Information
Code
Takapuna Grammar School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
Immigration
Full details of visa requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed at their website at www.immigration.govt.nz
Eligibility for Health Services
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz
International Student Health Resource
Accident Insurance
The Accident Insurance Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical insurance and other costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz
Medical and Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
Useful Websites and Phone Numbers
Asian Health Support Service (09) 4868953
Bikewise www.bikewise.co.nz
Chinese Lifeline (09) 5222088
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust www.chineseservice.org.nz
Drug and Violence Support www.dare.org.nz
Ethnic Affairs Language Line www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz
Family Planning Association www.fpanz.org.nz
Human Rights Commission www.hrc.co.nz
International Education Appeals (09) 3745403
Land Transport Authority www.ltsa.govt.nz
New Zealand Drug Foundation www.nzdf.org.nz
New Zealand Immigration www.immigration.govt.nz