by Ann Beaglehole
Emigrating to a new country is always hard enough, but for refugees it can be devastating. Some New Zealand immigrants have been refugees, who have often endured terror, trauma, and the loss of homes and loved ones before they even begin their journey. Many arrive with nothing but their clothes, unable to speak the language. Life has to be rebuilt from scratch.
The first significant group to be accepted as refugees in New Zealand were Danes fleeing German persecution in the 1870s. Since 1944, more than 20,000 people have been offered sanctuary and a new start in life.
Main image: Somalis find refuge in New Zealand
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