In March 2022, the government will review the New Zealand Refugee resettlement Strategy (NZRRS) for the first time in 10 years. This report responds to this opportunity and argues that…continue reading
Ethnicity and Diversity
Setting the Stage: reviewing current knowledge on the health of New Zealand immigrants—an integrative review
By: Blessing Kanengoni , Sari Andajani-Sutjahjo and Eleanor Holroyd
Published: 2018-08-23
The growth of migrant communities continues to rise globally, creating unique and complex health challenges. Literature on immigrant health in New Zealand (NZ) remains scant. This integrative literature review was…continue reading
Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
MEETING THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF MIGRANTS AND FORMER REFUGEES IN THE NELSON AND TASMAN REGIONS
By: The Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research Victoria University of Wellington Colleen Ward with Jason Lescelius Amanda Jack Reneeta M. Naidu and Elizabeth Weinberg
Published: 2018-03-14
In pursuing their purpose of supporting migrants, former refugees, and people from minority ethnicities with their settlement processes, the Nelson Multicultural Council contracted the Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research at…continue reading
Community Development Government – Central & Local Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
Challenges Faced – Implications for Policy: The Everyday Lives of Eastern European Women in New Zealand
By: ADRIENNA EMBER
Published: 2016-11-22
This study explored the everyday lives, aspirations, and coping strategies of seven Eastern European immigrant women in New Zealand who came from Bulgaria, the former Eastern Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania,…continue reading
Community Development Migrants and Former Refugees Women/Wāhine
Economics
Ethnic Precincts in Auckland: Understanding the role and function of the Balmoral Shops
By: Carina Meares, Trudie Cain, Hadyn Hitchins, Jesse Allpress and Susan Fairgray Research and Evaluation Unit (RIMU) Auckland Council, Jessica Terruhn University of Auckland, Amanda Gilbertson University of Melbourne
Published: 2015-06-15
Ethnic precincts are a relatively new addition to Auckland’s retail landscape and there has to date been little research devoted to better understanding their function and role. Increased knowledge about…continue reading
Community Development Economics & Finances Migrants and Former Refugees
Ethnicity and Diversity
Improving Educational Achievement for Students from Somali Backgrounds in Auckland, New Zealand: An Evaluation of a School Catch–Up Programme.
By: Mahad Warsame Auckland District Health Board Community Child Health and Disability Services – Regional Refugee Community Health Worker Team Annette Mortensen Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy, Asian, Migrant and Refugee Health Action Plan, Northern Regional Alliance Jennifer Janif Family & Community Services New Zealand Ministry of Social Development
Published: 2014-12-02
From arrival in New Zealand refugee students are disadvantaged as they will often not have had the experience of formal education. In New Zealand, the mismatch of age and placement…continue reading
Children & Youth Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
Best Practice Principles: CALD Cultural Competency Standards and Framework.
By: Sue Lim – Manager, WDHB Asian Health Support Services Dr Annette Mortensen, Project Manager, Migrant Health Programme – Northern Regional Alliance Ltd
Published: 2014-11-01
The purpose of this document is to:1. Provide Information about CALD population demographics and characteristics, increasing workforce diversity, service barriers, and why the need for cultural competence2. Recommend Best Practice…continue reading
Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
New Land, New Life: Long-Term Settlement of Refugees in New Zealand Main Report
By: Wendy Searle, Emma Prouse, Emily L’Ami, Alison Gray, Anna Gruner Labour and Immigration Research Centre Labour Group Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Published: 2012-08-06
Quota Refugees Ten Years On: Perspectives on Integration, Community, and Identity is a multi-year research programme that was developed to better understand the long-term journeys of refugees in New Zealand.…continue reading
Community Development Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
You can’t clap with one hand: Learnings to promote culturally grounded participatory action research with migrant and former refugee communities
By: Philippa Collie, James Liu, Astrid Podsiadlowski, Sara Kindon
Published: 2009-11-19
Action Research Migrants and Former Refugees
Health
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Implications for ED Care in Auckland, New Zealand
By: Nicola Young, MPH, MPhil (Hons), RCpN, Dip Ed, RCpN, and Annette Mortensen
Published: 2003-08-29
The increasing use of emergency departments by refugee and migrant groups reflects the shifting ethnic composition of central Auckland. Refugees are different from other immigrants and from low-income families in…continue reading
Health & Wellbeing Migrants and Former Refugees Research & Evaluation
Ethnicity and Diversity
Chinese Migrants’ Mental Health and Adjustment to Life in New Zealand
By: Max W. Abbott, Sai Wong, Maynard Williams, Ming Au, Wilson Young
Published: 2000-10-21
Objective : The purpose of this study was to identify and assess the relative importance of predictors of the self-rated adjustment and psychiatric morbidity of recent Chinese migrants. Method: Chinese…continue reading