Refugees And Migrants
Widows of Shuhada | Episode 8: The Closing Chapter
A year has passed since the massacre. The widows reflect on the gunman, making this podcast series, and starting a new chapter of their vastly different lives. Audio
Man who killed mum and toddler to be deported
A Fijian man who murdered his ex-girlfriend and her young daughter and buried them near an Auckland bus station has lost his battle against deportation.
Asians reluctant to seek help for mental health reach out during pandemic
A charity offering mental health support to Asians says a sharp rise in those seeking help shows a long-term plan is needed to help those in need.
Immigration NZ to send workers to Queenstown to help migrant workers and employers
Immigration NZ will send a team of staff to support migrant workers and employers in Queenstown as some prepare to lose the wage subsidy.
Struggling Asylum Seekers plea for equal refugee support: "Please treat us the same"
A family of Asylum Seekers say they're struggling to survive in New Zealand and they're pleading with the government to give them the same support as other refugees. Their calls are backed by the… Audio
Mt Eden cafe defends sign asking workers to only speak English
The manager of a well-known Auckland cafe is defending a sign which asks its workers to speak only English.
The sign sparked debate when it was posted on Twitter. But the Human Rights Commissions… Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 6: Taesega Elisala-Sidler
Taesega never thought about leaving Samoa, but in 1958 an aunty asked her to accompany her on the long sea voyage to New Zealand. Taesega didn’t have the money, so she borrowed £40 to pay her fare. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 5: Fereni Pepe Ete QSM
Fereni Pepe Ete QSM established the first A’oga Amata at the EFKS church in Newtown in 1985, making a huge contribution to the preschool where the Samoan language was being taught. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 4: Dr Ali’itasi Su’a Fuimaono Tavila
Dr. Ali’itasi Su’a Fuimaono Tavila grew up in Samoa but was only 14 years old when she moved to New Zealand in 1975, after winning a scholarship to attend a New Zealand school. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 3: Vaafusuaga Tupuola Masunu Tuisila
Masunu Tuisila arrived in New Zealand as a youth, making the journey by air with his grandmother and sister via American Samoa and Fiji before arriving in Auckland during Christmas of 1972. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 2: Muāgututi’a Seve Poualae Tafililupetiamalie Aliota (Harry) Tauafiafi
Aliota left Samoa in 1966 to help his family. He was ambitious and arrived with a strong work ethic that led to his running his own business and working at a bank and on the Wellington City Council. Audio
Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 1: Namulau’ulu Tala Cleverly
Tala left Samoa in 1950 and is now 90 years old, having resided in New Zealand for 70 years. She has been a trailblazer in the Pacific community. Audio
NZ's Treatment of Asylum Seekers Worse Under Labour Govt
The treatment of Asylum Seekers in New Zealand has worsened under the Labour government and pleas for change are falling on deaf ears. That's according to Tim Maurice, Chief Executive of the Asylum… Video, Audio
Filipino migrants struggle with debts amid uncertainty
The Queenstown Association of Migrant Pinoys says more than 500 Filipino migrants have sought welfare support in the resort town.
Covid-19 and NZ's future migration
The Covid-19 pandemic may cause a halt in migration to New Zealand for up to four years, a demographer says. Video, Audio
Queenstown residents trapped with no jobs, can't pay rent
Queenstown residents say they're trapped in tenancy agreements they can't escape as rents begin to return to normal. Thousands of jobs have been lost in the resort town with more expected to go after… Audio
Law Society says safeguards in new law will protect immigrants
The Law Society says immigrants can be reassured over new legislation after safeguards were introduced to protect them.
Govt to give Māngere Refugee Centre $12m to bolster security
The government is investing $12 million over four years to bolster up security at the Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre.
Linking two worlds during lockdown
Raising funds to help those in need during Ramadan can be even harder in lockdown. That certainly isn't stopping three people from across the world who call New Zealand home. Produced by Kadambari… Audio
Linking two worlds during lockdown
Raising funds to help those in need during Ramadan can be even harder in lockdown. That certainly isn't stopping three people from across the world who call New Zealand home. Produced by Kadambari…
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