Dear readers, we are happy to inform that we have finished analysing the feedback on our last year’s pilot launch of Multicultural Times (MT), New Zealand’s first nation-wide multicultural newspaper. As was the case with our Christchurch-based multicultural newspaper, The Migrant Times (TMT), MT too received innumerable accolades, appreciation and love from all of you. We are also very grateful to various communities, leaders, decision-makers and organisations from across the country who have shown immense faith in the idea of MT, and TMT before that. Based on the feedback, and after a lot of introspection, we have taken two strategic decisions to ensure that we continue to lead New Zealand’s journalism landscape towards diversity and innovation, while staying true to the basic tenets of the fourth estate. 1) The future of journalism is digital. We will continue publishing MT on our various digital media platforms and will cease publication of our print version. The reach, engagement and scope of innovation in the digital space is far superior to print. The financial viability is also superior in digital, due to the trade-off between the cost of production and results achieved. A better reach, engagement, innovation and viability, will ultimately lead to better-quality journalism for our society. 2) The future of journalism is data and artificial intelligence (AI). We are exploring how to use open data and natural language generation techniques to generate quality content and narrative stories, pertaining to local issues relevant to people’s everyday lives. We are immensely excited.

Stay tuned.

Nurse Maude Showcase: Caring since 1896

Nurse Maude Showcase: Caring since 1896

Migrants Centre
The Third Sector

(caption for the above picture: Nurse Maude's yearly round-up depicting that it has a total of 971 staff, of which 283 are nurses; In all 14,702 people are looked after in the community by the organisation, which has recorded over 850 thousand visits across Canterbury till now)

 

- a detailed poster exhibition held on 1 and 2 December showcased the full range of the non-profit's services

 

Model of care comprising of community and family involvement, partnerships with providers, and responsive skilled workforce

a patient's journey through community services

Celo - the app to connect healthcare professionals ensuring patients receive optimal care everytime

primarily patients come to Nurse Maude through referrals; so a poster explaining the referral process

Monday is the busiest day for incoming calls at Nurse Maude

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Canterbury Business Association launches a free migrant employment and legal advisory service

Canterbury Business Association launches a free migrant employment and legal advisory service
Volunteering: Over 400 Scout groups across NZ

Volunteering: Over 400 Scout groups across NZ