多数难民在新西兰找到了归属感
More than three-quarters of former refugees who have recently settled in New Zealand say they feel a strong sense of belonging, according to a government survey.
Immigration New Zealand questioned 525 people aged 16 and over who had arrived in the country within the past five years. They included people who came through the official refugee quota, family members who joined them later, and people evacuated from Afghanistan.
Overall, 77% said they felt they belonged in New Zealand. When asked what helped them feel at home, most pointed to having family in the country. Others mentioned being involved in community groups and making friends, both from their own culture and from other backgrounds. Among those who had found work, nearly three-quarters said they were very satisfied with their jobs.
However, the survey also highlighted some familiar challenges. Many people said language barriers made life harder. Others found it difficult to get a job without New Zealand work experience, or struggled to have their overseas qualifications recognised.
These problems are shared by many migrants around the world. A doctor or engineer from overseas may end up working as a driver or cleaner simply because employers do not recognise their training.
Officials say the findings will be used to improve support services for new arrivals.
一项政府调查显示，近年来在新西兰定居的前难民中，有超过四分之三的人说，自己有很强的归属感。
新西兰移民局访问了 525 名在过去五年内来到新西兰、年满 16 岁的人。他们当中有通过官方难民配额入境的人，有后来投奔他们的家人，也有从阿富汗撤离过来的人。
总体来看，77% 的人表示觉得自己属于新西兰。被问到是什么让他们有家的感觉时，大多数人提到在新西兰有家人。也有人说，是因为参加了社区团体，以及结交了来自本民族和其他背景的朋友。在已经找到工作的人中，将近四分之三的人对自己的工作很满意。
不过，调查也反映出一些老问题。很多人说，语言障碍让生活变得更难。还有人因为缺少新西兰本地工作经验而很难找到工作，或者海外学历得不到认可。
这些问题是世界各地许多移民共同面对的。一位来自海外的医生或工程师，可能仅仅因为雇主不承认他的资历，最后只能当司机或清洁工。
官方表示，调查结果将用来改进对新移民的支持服务。