Pulling up the Ladder: New Zealand is a Nation of Immigrants…That Hates Immigrants

If you ever wanted to get a feel for the feral racism and xenophobia that pervades New Zealand’s culture, you have to go no further than an immigration discussion on reddit New Zealand. Bear in mind when you read this that everyone who lives in New Zealand has a history of immigration somewhere in their…

Would You Vote For A New ‘Migrant Party’?

Patsy Wong’s resignation has resulted in a March by-election having to be held in the Botany constituency, where migrants make up more than half of the voters. Rather than use a mainstream party to make the Chinese migrant voice heard in parliament action was taken to form a New Citizen Party. The New Citizen Party…

Quotes Of The Day

What people are saying about this blog “I might go on there and add my complaints about the very low wages and the fact they cut the tails off dairy cows.” “I totally agree with alot of the things said on the site. Most Kiwis know of the huge problems, but just don’t like being…

“God, This Is A Mess” – Welcome To New Zealand

This account was sent to us by a reader who landed at Auckland International airport today. The author is an experienced international traveller who is hoping that processing at the airport improves before next year’s rugby world cup. Eventually this will be incorporated into our popular series of  Migrants Tales. Made it through Auckland international…