Story: Refugees

Where New Zealand’s refugees have come from

Where New Zealand’s refugees have come from

Since the 19th century, when a few refugees arrived to escape political oppression in Europe, New Zealand has accepted refugees from many different parts of the world.

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Ann Beaglehole, 'Refugees - New Zealand as a haven', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/1072/where-new-zealands-refugees-have-come-from (accessed 27 April 2024)

Story by Ann Beaglehole, published 8 Feb 2005