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When We Became New Zealanders

In the build-up to World Refugee Day in June 2021 ARCC shared the stories of ten of our resettled community members. They shared their accounts of when they became New Zealanders, their success, and the challenges they faced throughout their journey. You can explore these stories below. This initiative is part of a wider project, funded by the Albert-Eden Local Board, with the aim of educating wider Aotearoa New Zealand society on the lived experience of resettled community members. By sharing these stories in a creative and artistic way we hope to influence the narrative around resettled community members, strip away what should only ever have been a temporary label of refugee, and celebrate the lives of these inspirational New Zealanders.

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Abann K.A Yor’s story

My name is Abann K. A Yor; I identify myself as a South Sudanese New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in South Sudan, where...

Asif Ahmad’s story

My name is Asif Ahmad; I identify myself as a Pakistani New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in Pakistan, where my family, relatives, and...

Ata ul Hameed’s story

My name is Ata ul Hameed; I identify myself as a Pakistani New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in Pakistan, where my family, relatives,...

Faisal Farghaly’s story

My name is Faisal Yousif Farghaly; I identify myself as a Sudanese New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in Sudan, where my family, relatives,...

Miragha Sarwary’s story

Kia Ora, My name is Miragha Sarwary, greatly known as Haji. I identify myself as an Afghan New Zealander and a proud citizen of NZ. I and my family are...

Mushtaq Hussain’s story

My name is Mushtaq Hussain; I identify myself as a Pakistani New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in Parachinar, Pakistan, where my family, relatives and...

Nadia Zvonareva’s story

My name is Nadia Zvonareva; I identify myself as a Russian, New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand Resident. I was born in Russia, where my family, relatives and...

Umar Hayat’s story

My name is Umar Hayat; I identify myself as a Punjabi New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in Rabwah Panjab, where my family, relatives...

Waqas Ahmad’s story

My name is Waqas Ahmad; I identify myself as a Pakistani New Zealander, who is now a New Zealand citizen. I was born in Pakistan, where my family, relatives, and...