Refugees And Migrants
Growers say fruit will rot unless the Government prioritises migrant worker decision
Frustrated growers say their crops could be left to rot if the Government doesn't let them know soon how many immigrant workers they can hire. A group of 12 businesses with early stage crops such as… Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Tran Lawrence
Each week at we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are peaking to Tran Lawrence from Vietnam. Audio, Gallery
Migrant workers group criticise work visa overhaul
A group representing migrant workers says the government's overhaul of work visas has failed to remove a clause that means they can be treated like modern day slaves. Audio
Government to overhaul work visas
A migrant union representative says the Government's overhaul of work visas will benefit everyone except foreign workers. The changes include the replacement of six visa categories with one temporary… Audio
Migrant workers say visa changes don't go far enough
A group representing migrant workers says the Government's overhaul of work visas has failed to remove a clause that means they can be treated like modern day slaves. The Government yesterday… Audio
Work visa overhaul fails to address exploitation says expert
The Government's being told its overhaul of work visas fails to tackle the one thing that would stop migrant workers being treated like modern day slaves. Yesterday it announced a new employer-led… Audio
Visa changes to help end exploitation - Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister believes a suite of visa changes for overseas workers will help stamp out exploitation.
The government revealed on Tuesday that six temporary work visas are being replaced… Video, Audio
Silver Fern farms welcomes work visa changes
The meat industry in New Zealand says it is currently 2000 workers short, and is hoping the government's work visa changes will help fill those gaps with overseas workers.
The latest changes will… Video, Audio
Employers welcome foreign worker visa changes
Employers are welcoming a streamlined visa process for hiring foreign workers, and say it'll help them fill critical labour gaps where New Zealanders are not available.
The government has outlined… Audio
'Not only is there racism, but frankly, there is cowardice'
Politicians have been criticised for their "cowardice" in persisting with a "racist" refugee policy, as the government repeatedly points to a review underway to excuse the lack of action.
Government "cowardice" criticised over "racist" refugee policy
The Government parties have been called out as cowards for persisting with refugee restrictions some have labelled racist and unfair. The policy - which is currently under review - means refugees from… Audio
The Government is being accused of cowardice for refugee policy
The Government has been accused of cowardice, for its lack of action on changing its policy for African and Middle Eastern refugees. A parliamentary select committee has been considering a petition… Audio
NZ's first Kurdish lawyer
Rez Gardi was Young New Zealander of the Year in 2017 She's now NZ's first Kurdish lawyer. She talks to Jesse about a new film, Girls of the Sun, which resonated with her. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Abann Kamyay Ajak Yor
Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are talking to Abann Kamyay Ajak Yor from South Sudan Audio, Gallery
Dr Anne Aly - Australia's first female Muslim MP
Dr Anne Aly is the first Muslim woman to be sworn in to the Australian Federal parliament. Born in Egypt, her family moved to Australia when she was a young girl. Growing up, she says she perfected… Audio
Lack of support in NZ risks international students' lives - health services
Foreign students' lives are at risk because of a lack of culturally-appropriate counselling and mental health support, health services warn.
Port Moresby not a 'durable solution' for Manus refugees
Manus Island refugees being moved to Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby say they fear they'll be forgotten. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Bilal Naiser
Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are talking to Bilal Nasier from Afghanistan. Audio
The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for… Audio
The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for…
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