Official Complaint Against Mike Hosking’s Africa Denigration Statement

Under the ethics of journalism, Mike Hosking was given a job to present objective discourse but ended up denigrating people of African descent in one of his morning talk shows. While this cannot be argued to be a one-off statement or statements made in error, a repeated pattern has been observed in Mike’s derogatory use … Read more

Ubuntu Learning Hub – Session 7

The Ubuntu Learning Hub continues Session 7 Session 7 Adult Topic is: Transition from early Childhood Education to Primary School Session 7 Youth Topic is: DJ101-All the skills you need to start your DJ journey At the end of the sessions, participants would have gained parents knowledge about transition process from ECE to primary school … Read more

Ubuntu Learning Hub – Session 6

The Ubuntu Learning Hub continues Session 6 Session 6 topics 1 is: The role of school counsellor and what parents can expect from their school’s counsellor Session 6 topics 2 is: Home Schooling: A parent sharing her personal journey What do parents need to know when interacting with school counsellors What do parents need to … Read more

Ubuntu Learning Hub – Session 5

The Ubuntu Learning Hub continues with Session 5 Session 5 topic is: Managing the disconnect between parents and children after immigrating to New Zealand What do parents need to observe in migration trends How to care for parents and children mental health Where to seek assistance when faced with challenges We have a fantastic speaker … Read more

Isaac Kissi Appeal Fund

Isaac Kissi is a warm, friendly and compassionate husband and father of three children. Isaac was born in Ghana and a specialist car spray painting specialist. While searching for career development opportunities, a Wellington based panel and paint specialist offered Isaac an employment role. This news was met with excitement and so much joy within … Read more

Spotlight on ViFA Radio’s Francois Byamana

Francois Byamana Judah is a former refugee originally from Rwanda. He arrived in Aotearoa – New Zealand in September 1998 as part of the United Nations resettlement program. Francois Byamana interest in Media especially in radio started when he was a young boy growing up in ex Zaire, currently Democratic Republic of Congo. He is a father of … Read more

Workingmen’s Bowling Club Consultation

Feedback on the Workingmen’s Bowling Club located at 177 Owen Street in Newtown closes on 27 April 2023. Newtown hosts a good number of Africans and members of the ACCW Board have joined ACCW members in attending several consultation meetings and shared ideas for possible use of this space. In one of the consultation meetings … Read more

Ubuntu Learning Hub – Session 4

The Ubuntu Learning Hub resumes after the school, Easter and Eid break! Session 4 topic is: Cybersafety and Privacy     –  What do parents and students need to know about staying safe online? –  What are the important data privacy laws in New Zealand?     –  What are the best forms of protection while … Read more

Ubuntu Learning Hub – Session 3

The Ubuntu Learning Hub is back on this weekend! This weeks topic is: Understanding NCEA and Pathways What is NCEA? What do parents and students need to know about pathways within secondary education and for school leavers. What are the education and training options for school leavers? We have two fantastic speakers from the Ministry … Read more

Ubuntu Learning Hub – Session 2

The first Ubuntu Learning Hub is in full swing. Are you an African parent wondering about what is taught in schools and have burning questions about what drives learning in New Zealand schools? Are you planning to have a child that will study in New Zealand? Or just curious about the New Zealand Curriculum?…then you … Read more