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Transnational migration and disaster risk reduction: Insights from Chinese migrants living in Auckland, New Zealand

Migrants can be disproportionately impacted by disasters due to their increased vulnerability. Knowledge of Chinese migrants’ perceptions and experiences in the face of hazards and disasters is limited. This qualitative…continue reading

Vaccine-preventable disease-associated hospitalisations among migrant and non-migrant children in New Zealand

Migrants may experience a higher burden of vaccine-preventable disease (VPD)-associated hospitalisations compared to the host population. A retrospective cohort study from 2006 to 2015 was conducted that linked de-identified data…continue reading

Vulnerability and capacities of international students in the face of disasters in Auckland, New Zealand: A qualitative descriptive study

Background International migration is a worldwide phenomenon, with an increased presence of international students (i.e., short-term migrants) residing in host countries for limited periods of time. Migrants may be exposed…continue reading

Vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation coverage among migrants and non-migrants worldwide: A scoping review of published literature, 2006 to 2016

Background: Studies of vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) burden and immunisation coverage among migrants compared to locally-born populations present a mixed picture on whether migrants experience disproportionate VPD rates and immunisation inequities,…continue reading

Refugee voices: a journey towards resettlement – Summary report

Refugee voices: a journey towards resettlement – Full report

Refugee Resettlement: A literature review

Three Years On: English and employment outcomes of former refugees

The New Zealand Refugee Resettlement Strategy was developed and implemented in 2013 with the aim of improving outcomes for former refugees. The overarching aim of the strategy is to ensure…continue reading

Quota Refugees Ten Years On: Findings from the Focus Groups

New Zealand’s Refugee Sector: Perspectives and Developments, 1987-2010

This report presents a descriptive analysis of stakeholders’ perspectives on significant changes in the refugee resettlement sector since 1987. Stakeholder views have been supplemented with information from documentary sources, which…continue reading

New Land, New Life: Long-Term Settlement of Refugees in New Zealand Summary Report

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

New Land, New Life: Long-Term Settlement of Refugees in New Zealand Main Report

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

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