As we say bye to 2021, with a heavy heart we also say goodbye to our beloved project, The WISE Collective.
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The government announced a one-off pathway to residency for several temporary work visas however are excluding a large group of migrants. Migrant groups are urgently calling on the Government to include Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers in the new immigration policy, before it is released. RSEs contribute significantly to Aotearoa’s economy and wellbeing through the work that they have been employed to do.
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COVID-19 brought out the best of Aotearoa as a society but at the same time exposed the inequality and the marginalisation of migrants and resettled communities. We all deserve a decent life in a compassionate society that is part of the global community.
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Thursday 27th August 2020 marks the official launch of a community-led media campaign - #PassTheMic - to promote inclusion for people from migrant and former refugee backgrounds by promoting their diverse voices; and to challenge racism with our allies beside us.
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Over the past few weeks of lockdown and in the run up to the national elections, Migrant Matters Hui have been bringing together politicians, not only to hear of the issues our migrant communities are facing but to also share how they are responding to their needs.
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Two immigration law experts are urging migrant workers and communities to make their voices heard so new powers introduced to Parliament this week, to help manage visa changes, are only used as they are intended.
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