Experiences of daily life of refugees in New Zealand
We have provided a series of videos where refugees talk about their experiences when they first arrived in New Zealand.
Education
There are lessons that refugees have learnt by involving themselves with their children’s education.
English language
Refugees who settled here some time ago, encourage newcomers to enrol in English courses.
Gender equality
In New Zealand, women and men have equal rights.
Health
Publicly funded health and disability services in are available to refugees in New Zealand
Housing
Two contrasting refugees’ experiences with housing in New Zealand.
Interpreters
Interpreters can be very helpful for new refugees, especially in their first year after arrival.
The first six weeks at Mangere
All refugees stay at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre when they arrive, to learn about life in New Zealand.
Moving to New Zealand
Refugees remember what it was like when they first arrived in New Zealand, how they felt and how they feel now - years later.
Permanent Residence
Advice about seeking help when applying for Permanent Residence.
Parenting
Taking courses on positive parenting helps refugees understand how New Zealanders bring up their children and what laws cover child-raising.
Sponsoring families
It can take hard work and effort to sponsor family members into New Zealand.
Weather
New Zealand’s weather is temperate and changeable and many refugees have mixed feelings about it.
Work
Advice and experiences on finding work in New Zealand.