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MAORI WELCOME Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Nau mai, haere mai! Hello everyone here. Warm greetings to you all. Welcome everyone!

WELCOME UCEAP New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND STUDY CENTRE Dr Francesca Collins, Study Centre Director (Melbourne) fcollins@sc. eap. ucop. edu Emergency: +61 400 287 946 Emma Luxton-Reilly, Program Coordinator (Auckland) eluxton-reilly@sc. eap. ucop. edu Emergency: +64 21 121 3422 Level 7, room 711, Fisher International Building 18 Waterloo Quadrant Auckland www. uceapanz. com

WHAT WE DO Think of Emma and Francesca as your Aussie/NZ Fairy Godmothers. We are here to support you, without judgement. There is nothing we haven’t seen before, so don’t feel silly or embarrassed to contact us.

LET US KNOW Let us know if you § have problems with your living arrangements § are struggling at uni § are in some sort of trouble § thinking of quitting We will always treat you with respect, patience and discretion.

COMMUNICATION AND AVAILABILITY Do not ignore emails and texts from Emma and Francesca! We will send you information about § § UC Deadlines U. S. Government warnings Safety alerts Other important information We will have one-on-one meetings with you mid-semester § You must be available during semester time § Free dinner!

US CONSULATE Register online at https: //step. state. gov/step/ Also check out the US Citizens services at https: //nz. usembassy. gov/u-s-citizen-services/

PRACTICALITIES On all your devices § Change the language to New Zealand English § Change the time zone to Auckland/Wellington Buy a public transport ‘touch on, touch off’ card § § Auckland – AT Hop Wellington – Snapper Christchurch – Metrocard Dunedin – Go. Card You can work up to 20 hours per week during semester time, but only if the right to work is printed on your student visa.

DINING AND DRINKING When eating out § the first course (starter, appetiser) is called the Entrée § the second course (main dish) is called the Main § Place your knife and fork together on the plate to show you are finished Beer comes in pints and jugs Milk § Full cream (full fat, blue) § Trim (low fat, green) Tips are not expected Hospitality workers receive at least the minimum wage of $15. 75

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Check out the i. Site in each town whenever you travel to a new place. All NZ universities have various Facebook groups & pages. Please join them to get current student perspectives on the campus, courses and things to do. Some campuses also have an unofficial handbook (catalog) prepared by the student association. Join the student association at your campus Join clubs

EXPENSES Life in New Zealand is expensive, but the quality of life is exceptionally high Surprise expenses § Public transport § Fresh produce § Alcohol Don’t go too hard, too early! You must pay your bills before leaving New Zealand § Implications for grades Prices are as stated (no added tax) No need to tip

STUDENT LIFE Many UC students live with other international students § International students tend to stick together § Ready-made travel-mates § Ready-made social group You need to put yourself out there to meet Kiwis § Be aware that most students commute § Be proactive § Join clubs Kiwis want to be friends

CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT

WITHDRAWING There can be huge financial consequences. We may be able to help you solve problems. If you choose to withdraw, you must file a petition § It must be signed by the Resident Director (Francesca Collins) and by your home Dean You must petition to re-enter UC, because. . . When you withdraw from EAP, YOU ARE WITHDRAWING FROM UC

EXTENDING Consider extending your semester with UCEAP to a year with UCEAP Very easy with just a little paperwork Students who extend do very well in their second semester Let us know if you are thinking of extending as soon as possible so we can save you a place at your Uni

CULTURE UCEAP New Zealand

KIWI CULTURE Egalitarian § Unimpressed § Tall poppy syndrome Informal § First name basis § Swearing/cursing § Polite – hello, goodbye and endless thanks

MULTICULTURALISM The New Zealand population is very small § 4. 7 million in NZ v. 39 million in CA Around 15% of the NZ population identifies as Maori (tangata whenua – indigenous) § Maori migrated to New Zealand from islands in the Pacific Ocean around 1250 AD. Over 25% of New Zealanders were born overseas § UK, Pacific Islands, China, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand. . . § Hence, our amazingly multicultural cuisine!

BIG THINGS New Zealand is renowned for its Big Things (Big Kiwifruit, Big Donut, Big L&P Bottles, Big Carrot etc. ). Send us your pictures! 6/18/2021 19

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SOCIETY AND POLITICS UCEAP New Zealand

MAORI (TANGATA WHENUA) New Zealand has a shorter human history than any other country. Maori travelled to NZ from Polynesia over several purposeful explorations by waka, beginning in around 1250 AD. Te Tiriti O Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) was signed between the Crown and various Maori chiefs in 1840. Both groups signed the document in good faith but there was never a true meeting of the minds over what the Treaty meant. The Maori version & English version say different things due to translation issues. The Treaty led to massive British immigration and poor treatment for Maori. Big gap in life expectancy, health, education and employment.

GENDER, SEX AND SEXUALITY New Zealand is pretty progressive Marriage equality legislated since 2013 It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of gender, sex or sexuality Please practice safe sex! § Condoms are available at all supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations and pharmacies. NZ has rich LGBTQIA+ communities – get involved! Sex/gender-based violence will not be tolerated

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT § Prime Minister is usually the leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Representatives. § If no party has a majority, a coalition is formed. Seats in Parliament divided up by the % of Party votes received. § Two major political parties – National & Labour, with 4 -5 smaller parties that usually join with one of the larger ones to form a coalition. § Prime Minister – Jacinda Ardern § Deputy Prime Minister – Winston Peters

CURRENT ISSUES Medicinal cannabis Euthanasia Indigenous issues Asylum seekers and refugees Youth Poverty Homelessness #Me. Too

STAYING SAFE UCEAP New Zealand

ID § Do not use your passport as ID in public § Passports are worth a lot on the black market § Losing your passport is expensive and time consuming § Get yourself an 18+ Card or a US Passport Card as soon as you can

EMERGENCIES Call triple 1 111 Then call Francesca on +61 400 287 946 Post on social media to let people know you’re okay

DRIVING Drive on the left side of the road § You can use your CA License § You can’t turn left on a red light § Go the speed limit! § Do NOT go 5 -10 over the limit here. § Cars in the roundabout have right of way There are lots of red light/speed cameras in New Zealand Crowded cars are dangerous

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS The legal drinking age is 18 years Cannabis, MDMA, methamphetamine and cocaine are illegal Please don’t drink (or use other drugs) and drive! § “Booze Buses” randomly check whether drivers are affected by alcohol or other drugs Use alcohol and other drugs responsibly Keep an eye on your drinks Don’t take something if you don’t know what it is Most of all, take care of your friends If problems arise, let us know. We’re here to help, not judge.

SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS! Red and yellow flags on a beach indicate the safe areas to swim and where lifeguards are patrolling. Lifeguards may kick you out of the water if you aren’t between the flags. SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS!

SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, WRAP New Zealanders have some of the highest skin cancer rates in the world due to ozone depletion. § Slip on a shirt § Slop on sunscreen § Slap on a hat § Wrap on sunglasses Wear a rash vest or ‘rashie’ at the beach. Even lifeguards wear long sleeves and hats!

WEATHER & WATER While NZ has no critters that can harm you, you need to be careful of the impact of the extreme & changeable weather. If you are tramping, please check weather advisories to make sure it is safe where you plan to tramp. Carry wet weather gear & pack extra food supplies in case you become trapped by the weather. Carry an emergency locator beacon with you. Never cross a flooded river!