We are raising $87,000 to buy a four-bedroom townhouse in Favona, Māngere, starting with a $60,000 deposit by 2 December. Your gift, however small, helps five more asylum seekers have a safe home this Christmas. … Read More
In films, a safe house is a hideout. In Aotearoa, it is a warm, furnished home where an asylum seeker can finally rest, eat and begin again. … Read More
Yes. But the right is to ask for safety and have your claim heard fairly, not a guarantee of being accepted. Here is what that means, in law and in New Zealand. … Read More
Claiming refugee status in New Zealand can feel overwhelming, especially when the process is written in legal language. This guide explains it in plain English, from the moment you tell an official you need protection to the final decision. You will see the six steps of the claim process, what happens while you wait, and how long the wait can be. It also shows how a claim differs from the Refugee Quota and family visa pathways, and where to get free legal help. This guide is general information only and is not legal advice. For help with your own situation, speak to a lawyer or your local Community Law Centre. … Read More
You have probably heard the words asylum seeker, refugee and migrant many times, at work, at home, in the news. Most of us use them as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. One is waiting for protection, one has been recognised and one moved by choice, and the difference affects a person’s safety, their rights and where they can live. Here is who each of them is, why they left home, and what it means in New Zealand. … Read More
