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Mana (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 15, 23 February 1978, Page 2

The following publications are now available at the Pacific Islanders’ Educational Resource Centre P.O. Box 46056 Auckland 2, or 272 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland 2. A handbook for Teachers of Pacific Island Children 1978 edition — $1.25 This book is now a prescribed text for a Dip. Ed. course at University level. It is recommended for teachers of Pacific Island children in New Zealand. Community English Book I 1976 edition — $1.15 Community English Book II 1977 edition — $1.25 Recommended for Schools, Colleges or Technical Institutes with a significant proportion of students from non-English speaking backgrounds. A Directory of Organisations in New Zealand with Relevance to Pacific Islanders 1978 edition — $1.50 The directory aims at establishing fast and efficient communication with members of the various Pacific Island communities in New Zealand.

COMMUNITY ADVISER, PONSONBY There is a vacancy for an experienced social worker to join the Community Development Service in the Auckland City Council’s Department of Planning and Social Development. The successful applicant will be a member of the Community Advisers team. The task will be to maintain and develop the programme of community service and activities sponsored by the City Council in the Ponsonby, Herne Bay, Freemans Bay area. This includes the work of the Ponsonby Citizens Advice Bureau, activities associated with community centres, and assessment of the need for school holiday and after-school activities. The adviser will also be expected to maintain liaison between the City Council and local community groups in matters relating to social needs and the provision of community services and facilities. Applicants should have successful experience in community work. Experience and understanding of Maori and Pacific Islands cultures is a valuable asset and a recognised degree or diploma in social work is desirable. Salary ranges from $lO,OBO — $11,092 per annum plus a payment of $9lB in lieu of overtime. Applications giving full details should be addressed to the Personnel Officer, Auckland City Council, Private Bag, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1. and should reach his office by noon, Friday, 3 March 1978. Detailed conditions of employment may be obtained from the Personnel Officer, 14th floor, Auckland City Administration Building, Cook Street.