What happens when you arrive as a refugee in New Zealand?

  • 20/06/2017

Today is United Nations' World Refugee Day. 

A group of Syrian refugees arrived in Dunedin last year as part of a special emergency intake.

Can you imagine it? Fleeing a world of violence and destruction and you find yourself in Dunedin. You don't speak English and you don't know anyone.

How do you begin to navigate your new life?

Last year, English Language Partners helped nearly 1500 people, many from refugee backgrounds, with their English.

Dunedin Manager Paul Naidu spoke with Duncan Garner. 

Watch the video for the full interview.